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A967 PFW

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,922 mi
Last recorded5,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA967 PFW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 5,656 miles

all 4 tyres are perished, no cords on show

Pass 14 Jan 2013 5,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 5,485 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge spilting

Pass 7 Dec 2006 5,320 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 5,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 5,309 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 5,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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A967 PFW is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 39,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A967 PFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was A967 PFW registered?

A967 PFW is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A967 PFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A967 PFW shows 8 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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