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E651 CGU

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,604 mi
Last recorded30,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE651 CGU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,604 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f outer sill staring to corrode

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 27 Jul 2012 30,590 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f outer sill staring to corrode

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,372 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear bumper poor

offside front bumper poor

slight ditortion to nearside rear wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,781 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 29,772 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,658 miles

slight play in o/s lower swivel

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 26,944 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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E651 CGU is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 30,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E651 CGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E651 CGU registered?

E651 CGU is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E651 CGU safe to buy?

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