MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A328 SMA safe to buy?
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