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B241 PDG

1985 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,693 mi
Last recorded25,693 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB241 PDG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,693 miles

corrosion on both rear inner sills

nearside rear tyre very near wear limit

offside rear tyre worn

wear in nearside rear radius arm

Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,668 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,697 miles

offside hand brake reading close to limit

offside rear brake reading close to limit

slight blow and deterioration on rear exhaust

slight wear in nearside rack arm

Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,407 miles

slight wear n/s rack arm

Pass 23 Feb 2006 212,228 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2006 21,272 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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B241 PDG is a 1985 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 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 B241 PDG, 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 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B241 PDG is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B241 PDG safe to buy?

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