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A407 WGT

1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,740 mi
Last recorded52,740 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA407 WGT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,740 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,661 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,661 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 52,544 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 52,543 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,270 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 52,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,872 miles

advise on n/s rear tyre slight cracks inner side wall

Fail 14 Feb 2008 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise on n/s rear tyre slight cracks inner side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2007 51,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,573 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 51,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A407 WGT is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A407 WGT, 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 A407 WGT registered?

A407 WGT is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 11 June 1984.

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