MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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B256 VBW is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1984 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,688 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 B256 VBW, 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 42 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B256 VBW registered?
B256 VBW is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 4 October 1984.
Is B256 VBW safe to buy?
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