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B193 UKN

1984 Austin Metro Hle

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

26,624 mi
Last recorded26,624 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Hle33,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB193 UKN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 26,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 26,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,662 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 25,203 miles

Slight movement in o/s/rear radius arm

Fail 11 Sep 2018 25,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Slight movement in o/s/rear radius arm

Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,866 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, brake discs corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 23,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear tyre perished

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, brake discs corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,378 miles

BOTH front wiper blades split at ends.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,576 miles

ADVISE, both front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, exhaust back box slightly holed.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, nearside front bumper end cap missing.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,683 miles

ADVISE, both front shock absorbers corroding.(bottom)

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to most metal componants underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

ADVISE, small hole in back box & slightly blowing.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 21,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE, both front shock absorbers corroding.(bottom)

ADVISE, centre exhaust rubber mount split.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to most metal componants underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

ADVISE, small hole in back box & slightly blowing.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,188 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 20,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,912 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 19,907 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,697 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 19,697 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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B193 UKN is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 33,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B193 UKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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B193 UKN is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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