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AHA 215Y

1982 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,370 mi
Last recorded56,370 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Hle39,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHA 215Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 56,365 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 45,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,752 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,307 miles

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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AHA 215Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 39,057 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 AHA 215Y, 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 44 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 AHA 215Y registered?

AHA 215Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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