MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,798 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B171 YAE is a 1985 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B171 YAE, 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 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of B171 YAE?
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What year was B171 YAE registered?
B171 YAE is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 2 May 1985.
Is B171 YAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B171 YAE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B171 YAE have outstanding finance?
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