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E798 FLO

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,901 mi
Last recorded43,901 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE798 FLO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 43,901 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front sill corroded

unable to see front pads

Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,897 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,741 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,540 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,233 miles

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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E798 FLO is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E798 FLO, 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 E798 FLO registered?

E798 FLO is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E798 FLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E798 FLO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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