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A783 FNJ

1984 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,338 mi
Last recorded62,338 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City X47,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA783 FNJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,338 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front "D" bushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,576 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 53,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 51,804 miles

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension pipes corroded slightly

Pass 25 May 2016 51,754 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner wheel arch to floor lip corroded

oil leak

rear suspension pipes corroded slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,733 miles

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oily underside

various pipes rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,659 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on both rear inner wings

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

corrosion on offside front floorpan

front brake hoses splitting

nearside front tyre down to min tread depth

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on both rear inner wings

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

corrosion on offside front floorpan

front brake hoses splitting

nearside front tyre down to min tread depth

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2008 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 8 May 2008 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has no rear seat belts fitted

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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A783 FNJ is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A783 FNJ, 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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A783 FNJ is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 17 May 1984.

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