MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All four front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated backwards
Front brake hoses are in poor condition.
OSR outer sill corrosion has started.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake hoses are in poor condition.
OSR outer sill corrosion has started.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B160 VFJ is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?
B160 VFJ is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 12 October 1984.
Is B160 VFJ safe to buy?
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