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A328 SMA

1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,765 mi
Last recorded113,765 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA328 SMA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 113,765 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 113,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 108,834 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 108,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 103,890 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 103,890 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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A328 SMA is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A328 SMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A328 SMA registered?

A328 SMA is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 8 May 1984.

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