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A714 HVC

1983 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,818 mi
Last recorded33,818 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Auto45,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA714 HVC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,795 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 33,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,782 miles

all metal brake pipes showing sighns of corosion

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,510 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,476 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,448 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 33,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion & repairs to osf floor

corrosion to nsf floor & wing

osf tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2007 33,415 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 33,413 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

seat belt buckles stiff release under load

slight play o/s and n/s track rod ends

suspension low

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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A714 HVC is a 1983 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A714 HVC, 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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A714 HVC is a 1983 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A714 HVC safe to buy?

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