MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
movement steering rack
hand brake travel
slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear outter sills
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
hand brake travel
slight corrosion nearside & offside rear outer sills
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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B208 YWL is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 B208 YWL, 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 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of B208 YWL?
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What year was B208 YWL registered?
B208 YWL is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 11 April 1985.
Is B208 YWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B208 YWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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