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AVT 677Y

1982 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,187 mi
Last recorded43,187 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVT 677Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,177 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,168 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise suspension low

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,156 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion has been seen on both front wings .

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,124 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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AVT 677Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 43,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVT 677Y, 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 44 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 AVT 677Y registered?

AVT 677Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 25 August 1982.

Is AVT 677Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVT 677Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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