MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front 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.
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A876 HBJ is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1983 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,071 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 A876 HBJ, 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 43 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A876 HBJ registered?
A876 HBJ is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 9 December 1983.
Is A876 HBJ safe to buy?
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