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A874 ANP

1984 Austin Metro City

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,751 mi
Last recorded46,751 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA874 ANP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,751 miles

nearside rear arch starting to corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2007 46,751 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear arch starting to corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,750 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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A874 ANP is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A874 ANP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A874 ANP?

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What year was A874 ANP registered?

A874 ANP is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A874 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A874 ANP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A874 ANP have outstanding finance?

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