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A418 KFC

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,313 mi
Last recorded25,313 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA418 KFC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 25,313 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

main beam tell tail not work but is not a testable item on this age of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2022 24,786 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 24,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 24,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 23,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 23,438 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 22,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,920 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 18,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,906 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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A418 KFC is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 39,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A418 KFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was A418 KFC registered?

A418 KFC is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A418 KFC safe to buy?

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