MOT Status
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71,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
much of vehicle covered by thick black under seal
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A737 UTU is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A737 UTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A737 UTU is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 6 March 1984.
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