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B347 RDF

1985 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,307 mi
Last recorded25,307 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB347 RDF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,307 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 25,307 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 25,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,835 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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B347 RDF is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B347 RDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B347 RDF registered?

B347 RDF is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B347 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B347 RDF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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