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B38 ODF

1984 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

67,249 mi
Last recorded67,249 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 ODF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2006 67,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pedal rubber becoming worn.

Lower steering column rubber coupling becoming †perished.

N.s front underbody floor pan corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

O.s front lower door panel badly corroded.

O.s front underbody floor pan corroded.

O.s headlamp reflector becoming dull.

O.s inner driveshaft c.v gaiter twisted.

O.s upper sill panel (at rear of door orifice) †corroded.

Underbody steel brake pipes generally corroded.

Upper and lower steering column bushes slightly worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 66,524 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 66,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aims at o.s & n.s are at n.s limit. †O.s front lower door skin corroded. †O.s inner driveshaft gaiter twisted. †N.s rear hub bearings becoming worn. †Lower steering column coupling becoming perished † † †

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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B38 ODF is a 1984 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B38 ODF, 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 42 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B38 ODF is a 1984 Austin Metro L, first registered on 4 December 1984.

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