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A194 KEA

1984 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,739 mi
Last recorded33,739 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Hle33,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA194 KEA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 33,739 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 33,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,790 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 32,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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A194 KEA is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A194 KEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A194 KEA registered?

A194 KEA is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A194 KEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A194 KEA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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