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B343 JPK

1984 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,695 mi
Last recorded34,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City X47,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB343 JPK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,695 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,246 miles

nearside front bumper end cap missing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake balance would benefit from attention

slight cracking in rubber steering coupling

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,800 miles

brake fluid level found on minimum

nearside rear service brake would benefit from attention

suspension low

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,398 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

carbon monoxide content on maximum

fuel cap sealing washer poor condition

nearside rear wheel/tyre slightly out of shape

steering flector in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2005 29,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B343 JPK is a 1984 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 85.7%.

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 B343 JPK, 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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B343 JPK is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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