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B462 EOX

1985 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,224 mi
Last recorded40,224 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB462 EOX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 40,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 40,224 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 May 2014 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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B462 EOX is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B462 EOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B462 EOX registered?

B462 EOX is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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