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B519 PPR

1984 Austin Metro Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,306 mi
Last recorded27,306 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Auto29,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB519 PPR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,306 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,300 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 27,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

front number plate poor

fuel smell o/s/r

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished inner and outer edges

rear suspension hard

small cracks in steering coupling

washers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,248 miles

o/s/f door mirror outer casing slight damaged

tail gate gas strurts weak

Pass 15 Sep 2005 26,740 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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B519 PPR is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 29,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B519 PPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B519 PPR registered?

B519 PPR is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 9 October 1984.

Is B519 PPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B519 PPR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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