MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear suspension low
rear tyres starting to wear low
18% imbalance to front brakes
Oil leak
brake pipes covered in grease
corrosion to front valance
o/s side repeater dull
signs of corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe
engine oil leak
grease covering all brake pipes
o/s wing repeater dull
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight distortion to o/s/r tyre
centre exhaust hanger insecure
engine oil leak
grease coating all rear brake pipes unable to assess condition thoroughly
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A494 JPR is a 1983 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 45,449 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A494 JPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A494 JPR registered?
A494 JPR is a 1983 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 8 December 1983.
Is A494 JPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A494 JPR shows 6 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.
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