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A538 VOX

1984 Austin Metro Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

39,408 mi
Last recorded39,408 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Auto29,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA538 VOX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,408 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,358 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,720 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 33,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,152 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 29,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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A538 VOX is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 29,074 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A538 VOX, 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 42 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 A538 VOX registered?

A538 VOX is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 28 February 1984.

Is A538 VOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A538 VOX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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