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A218 RBV

1984 Austin Metro

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,071 mi
Last recorded48,071 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA218 RBV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2009 48,071 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,051 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 45,049 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,964 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 41,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,586 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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A218 RBV is a 1984 Austin Metro in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A218 RBV, 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 42 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A218 RBV is a 1984 Austin Metro, first registered on 9 September 1984.

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