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B261 UVS

1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

32,775 mi
Last recorded32,775 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 UVS
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2006 32,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,308 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 27,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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B261 UVS is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B261 UVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B261 UVS registered?

B261 UVS is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B261 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B261 UVS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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