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B237 OLA

1985 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2005
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Auto19,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB237 OLA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2005 60,654 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2005 60,647 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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B237 OLA is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B237 OLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B237 OLA registered?

B237 OLA is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is B237 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B237 OLA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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