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B218 PFK

1984 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,375 mi
Last recorded15,375 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB218 PFK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,177 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 15,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,959 miles

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,822 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,383 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,164 miles

oil light on

some corrosion but not structual

Pass 27 Oct 2005 13,997 miles

body corroded ( uper and lower )

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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B218 PFK is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B218 PFK, 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 B218 PFK registered?

B218 PFK is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 22 December 1984.

Is B218 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B218 PFK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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