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B479 HJH

1985 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB479 HJH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,496 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 61,496 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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B479 HJH is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B479 HJH, 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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B479 HJH is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 5 July 1985.

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