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B405 OAC

1984 Austin Metro V/plas

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,508 mi
Last recorded52,508 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas44,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB405 OAC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general body corrosion

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 52,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general body corrosion

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 48,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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B405 OAC is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 44,938 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B405 OAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B405 OAC registered?

B405 OAC is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 19 October 1984.

Is B405 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B405 OAC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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