MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion to rear valance
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
corrosion to rear valance
some corrosion of rear exhaust silencer
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak
slight play in top of steering column
rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak
slight play in top of steering column
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion to nearside rear inner body panel
fromt lower body panel slightly corroded
slight corrosion to front and rear wheel arches
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion to nearside rear inner body panel
fromt lower body panel slightly corroded
slight corrosion to front and rear wheel arches
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
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A494 LAC is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1984 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A494 LAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A494 LAC registered?
A494 LAC is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 March 1984.
Is A494 LAC safe to buy?
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