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A959 ORO

1983 Austin Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,897 mi
Last recorded44,897 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA959 ORO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 44,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes in engine bay badly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2022 44,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,512 miles

N/S front and O/S rear tyres perished

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

Pass 19 May 2018 30,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2017 29,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 27,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,143 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 17,758 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,603 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 16,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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A959 ORO is a 1983 Austin Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A959 ORO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A959 ORO registered?

A959 ORO is a 1983 Austin Metro, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A959 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A959 ORO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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