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A88 UNY

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,327 mi
Last recorded16,327 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 UNY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,825 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,802 miles

VT32W issued test no.260962596100

Fail 11 Jul 2006 14,802 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES PERISHING.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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A88 UNY is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A88 UNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A88 UNY registered?

A88 UNY is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A88 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A88 UNY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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