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B105 YVX

1984 Austin Metro V/plas

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,886 mi
Last recorded63,886 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas44,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB105 YVX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2011 63,886 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,988 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,587 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 60,514 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,801 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B105 YVX is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 44,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B105 YVX, 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 42 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B105 YVX registered?

B105 YVX is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 15 October 1984.

Is B105 YVX safe to buy?

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