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A110 UUL

1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,399 mi
Last recorded12,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA110 UUL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 12,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 9,056 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 9,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension movement limited,suspension seems hard

Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,644 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 7,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,638 miles

horn sound poor

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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A110 UUL is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A110 UUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A110 UUL registered?

A110 UUL is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 9 March 1984.

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