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B448 KMY

1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,749 mi
Last recorded19,749 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 KMY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2009 19,749 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 19,749 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,189 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,046 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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B448 KMY is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 36,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B448 KMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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B448 KMY is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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