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A119 YMR

1984 Austin Metro Hle

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,452 mi
Last recorded22,452 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Hle33,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA119 YMR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 22,452 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front suspension low

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,239 miles

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

front crossmember corroded both ends

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,722 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 17,722 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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A119 YMR is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A119 YMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A119 YMR registered?

A119 YMR is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A119 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A119 YMR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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