MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,381 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower corrosion to both outer sills/rear/front valance /n/s/r wheel arch ,all lower body repairs undersealed over
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various sections of minor corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various sections of minor corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
slight wear to inner edges on both front tyres
various sections of minor corrosion
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding joint seperated (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight wear to inner edges on both front tyres
various sections of minor corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rear inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner valance (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rear inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
lots of areas covered with heavy amount of underseal
various ares show signs of corrosion
rear brake pipes rusty
rear under wheel arches rusty
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake pipes rusty
rear under wheel arches rusty
nearside front and rear brakes slightly binding on. various areas showing signs of corrosion. heavily undersield in areas.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
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B325 ETU is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B325 ETU, 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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B325 ETU is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 17 June 1985.
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