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A326 WCV

1983 Austin Metro City

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,064 mi
Last recorded52,064 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro City42,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA326 WCV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,064 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,923 miles

slight corrosion in tread panel of o/s body sill and n/s section of rear lower panel.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion in tread panel of o/s body sill and n/s section of rear lower panel.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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A326 WCV is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,071 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A326 WCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A326 WCV registered?

A326 WCV is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 9 November 1983.

Is A326 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A326 WCV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A326 WCV have outstanding finance?

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