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B325 ETU

1985 Austin Metro City

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,381 mi
Last recorded56,381 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB325 ETU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 56,381 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 56,352 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 56,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,176 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,627 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 52,571 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,029 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 47,029 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,020 miles

lots of areas covered with heavy amount of underseal

various ares show signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,986 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear under wheel arches rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2012 46,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,917 miles

nearside front and rear brakes slightly binding on. various areas showing signs of corrosion. heavily undersield in areas.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,845 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,606 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,498 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 46,495 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,349 miles

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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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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