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B407 EGN

1985 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,214 mi
Last recorded43,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB407 EGN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Fail 30 May 2023 43,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front under valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front under valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,908 miles

various corrosion to body / structure

Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,396 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 33,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,775 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 33,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2017 33,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,806 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,588 miles

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Fail 18 Sep 2006 22,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

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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B407 EGN is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B407 EGN, 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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B407 EGN is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 2 July 1985.

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