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E970 RAX

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,717 mi
Last recorded18,717 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 RAX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 18,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 17,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 17,798 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 17,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 16,774 miles

Fuel filler cap seal beginning to crack/perished

Offside Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 16,092 miles

Boot lid slightly loose boot lid hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 16,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stork casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose boot lid hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 14,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has limited travel

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 14,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished- lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished - lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has limited travel

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 14,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Stork casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,751 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 12,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,701 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,673 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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E970 RAX is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 32,297 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E970 RAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E970 RAX registered?

E970 RAX is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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