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B206 UKN

1984 Austin Metro City

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,177 mi
Last recorded14,177 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB206 UKN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,177 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 14,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 13,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

n/s/r tyre aged,slight cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre aged,slight cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

interior mirror loose.

o/s/f wing corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,238 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,933 miles

vehicle "sits low"

Fail 19 Oct 2006 12,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle "sits low"

Pass 19 Oct 2005 12,488 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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B206 UKN is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 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 B206 UKN, 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 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B206 UKN registered?

B206 UKN is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 11 October 1984.

Is B206 UKN safe to buy?

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