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B37 JVO

1985 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,134 mi
Last recorded47,134 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB37 JVO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,134 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 59,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 56,972 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 56,883 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor slightly corroded but not excesive.

slight free play in o/s handbrake cable pivot

Pass 28 Jul 2007 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,118 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 48,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B37 JVO is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B37 JVO, 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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What year was B37 JVO registered?

B37 JVO is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 17 June 1985.

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