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B334 EDA

1985 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,210 mi
Last recorded34,210 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB334 EDA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,323 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 27,323 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

excess corrosion on exhaust

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on tread and on 1-6

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,661 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 18,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,418 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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B334 EDA is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B334 EDA, 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 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B334 EDA is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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