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B145 SKR

1984 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Auto29,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB145 SKR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2011 114,965 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 114,539 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,470 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 112,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 109,928 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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B145 SKR is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 29,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B145 SKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B145 SKR is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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