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B45 DVV

1984 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,409 mi
Last recorded32,409 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City X47,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB45 DVV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor - above jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 32,387 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 32,375 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (both sides) (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (both sides) (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (both sides) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (both sides) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under valance (both sides) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,330 miles

some corrosion on floors front and rear but not excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,437 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

battery insecure

offside front inner valance holed and corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,052 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both rear inner arches corroding by belt mounts

Fail 2 Feb 2008 24,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

both rear inner arches corroding by belt mounts

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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B45 DVV is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,688 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B45 DVV, 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 42 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B45 DVV is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 7 November 1984.

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