MOT Status
ValidMileage
44,259 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advised slight oil leak
advised slight play steering linkage
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested binding brake (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
advised oil leak
advised play in steering linkage
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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4169 UM is a 1985 Austin Metro in Turquoise with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 37,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4169 UM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 4169 UM registered?
4169 UM is a 1985 Austin Metro, first registered on 25 September 1985.
Is 4169 UM safe to buy?
The MOT history for 4169 UM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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