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B195 FNL

1984 Austin Metro Hle

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,948 mi
Last recorded123,948 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Hle33,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB195 FNL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 123,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 111,049 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 111,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 97,278 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 97,278 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,675 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,671 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 55,354 miles

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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B195 FNL is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B195 FNL, 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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What year was B195 FNL registered?

B195 FNL is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 10 October 1984.

Is B195 FNL safe to buy?

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