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B460 AOC

1984 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City X47,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB460 AOC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,132 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

indicator side repeaters are not working

Fail 5 Feb 2021 53,132 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive note tick over also slightly fast (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front most bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside indicator side repeater is not working

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gear change mounting broken off

reverse lights not working switch wiring broken

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,038 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,033 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

offside mirror cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,028 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber split

front numer plate cracked

nearside pannel behin d headlamp corroded and holed

offside mirror cracked

rear cross member pop rivited to back panel

Fail 18 Apr 2013 52,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

off side mirror cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,047 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 6 Apr 2011 50,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,700 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 49,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,525 miles

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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B460 AOC is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B460 AOC, 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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B460 AOC is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 10 August 1984.

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