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E909 VDV

1987 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,550 mi
Last recorded43,550 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Studio 246,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE909 VDV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,257 miles

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

nearside front sill damaged

offside front lower wing corroded and holed

Fail 28 Nov 2007 43,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,040 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 42,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 40,587 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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E909 VDV is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 46,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E909 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E909 VDV registered?

E909 VDV is a 1987 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E909 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E909 VDV shows 6 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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