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A136 HVC

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,343 mi
Last recorded45,343 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 HVC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 45,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Passenger's seat with a defective structure sill (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat with a defective structure sill (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat with a defective structure sill (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,465 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all gaiters deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2023 43,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading of 6.39% max limit of 4.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all gaiters deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 21 May 2022 43,412 miles

both front upper inner wings excessively corroded but not prescribed area

exhaust system corroded - slight blow from front section

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 May 2022 43,384 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floor sections excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sill and nearside rear inner sill under vehicle excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wing excessively corroded by front subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front upper inner wings corroded but not prescribed area

exhaust system corroded - slight blow front section

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced high in the inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 42,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced high in the inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,688 miles

Floors to inner sills corroded

Inner wings corroded from under wheel arch

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,471 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 40,471 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

os indicator tell tale not working but there is a ticking noise

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,452 miles

Offside Rear radius arm stiff

inicator tell tale for os not working ,but audiable tick

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,036 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,904 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front no plate slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,266 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,229 miles

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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A136 HVC is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 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 A136 HVC, 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 43 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A136 HVC is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 17 August 1983.

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