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A298 RRH

1984 Austin Metro Hle

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,662 mi
Last recorded19,662 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Hle33,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 RRH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,662 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 19,660 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,599 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,386 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 19,381 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,248 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,082 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,265 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,658 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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A298 RRH is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A298 RRH, 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 A298 RRH registered?

A298 RRH is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 4 May 1984.

Is A298 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A298 RRH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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