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A821 KEH

1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,359 mi
Last recorded53,359 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA821 KEH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 53,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,557 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

There is a general corrosion of the vehicle but not failable at this time but without alot of remedial work will soon be causing failure

Fail 5 Mar 2009 47,482 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hydragas suspension slightly low

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,264 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,798 miles

Slight brake binding on nearside rear. †Corrosion on nearside front jacking point at front.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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A821 KEH is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 36,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A821 KEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A821 KEH registered?

A821 KEH is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 29 February 1984.

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