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A63 TYA

1984 Austin Metro Hle

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,978 mi
Last recorded45,978 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Hle33,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA63 TYA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,978 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,847 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 40,847 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,138 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,138 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,421 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 31,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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A63 TYA is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A63 TYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A63 TYA registered?

A63 TYA is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A63 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A63 TYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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