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E903 XFC

1987 Austin Metro V/plas

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,336 mi
Last recorded42,336 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas32,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE903 XFC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,011 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 42,004 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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E903 XFC is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 32,852 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E903 XFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E903 XFC registered?

E903 XFC is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E903 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E903 XFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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