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B160 NDX

1984 Austin Metro City X

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,679 mi
Last recorded60,679 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City X47,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB160 NDX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,897 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,932 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,156 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,153 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,223 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,273 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 49,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 48,290 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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B160 NDX is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B160 NDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B160 NDX registered?

B160 NDX is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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