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B491 PLK

1985 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 PLK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 May 2014 29,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,531 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,179 miles

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,723 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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B491 PLK is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 B491 PLK, 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 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B491 PLK is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 29 April 1985.

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