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B496 DNV

1984 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,489 mi
Last recorded8,489 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB496 DNV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 8,489 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 8,424 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 8,424 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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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B496 DNV is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 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 B496 DNV, 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 42 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 B496 DNV registered?

B496 DNV is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 11 October 1984.

Is B496 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B496 DNV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B496 DNV have outstanding finance?

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