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B543 MPG

1985 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,545 mi
Last recorded39,545 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB543 MPG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,545 miles

general condition of vehicle corroded

oil leak

tailgate struts weak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,545 miles

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

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

general condition of vehicle corroded

oil leak

tailgate struts weak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,426 miles

Oil leak

general condition of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,875 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,276 miles

general condition of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 37,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,042 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,252 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

general condition of vehicle corroded

ignition warning lamp glowing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,380 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler hose perished

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

boot struts defective

general condition of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,405 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

general condition of vehicle becomming corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,692 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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B543 MPG is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B543 MPG, 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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B543 MPG is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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