MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,793 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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boot floor corroded
both front floors corroded
both outersills corroded
offside front innerwing corroded
offside front undervalance/crossmember corroded
offside rear floor corroded
rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
boot floor area corroded
both front floors corroded
both outersills corroded
offside front inner wing corroded
offside front under valance/crossmember corroded
offside rear floor corroded
rear crossmember corroded
all tyres cracking
general underside heavily corroded & repaired
rear valence holed & corroded outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all tyres cracking
general underside heavily corroded & repaired
rear valence holed & corroded outside prescribed area
rear valance holed & corroded.rear sub frame & general underside heavily repaired
tyres cracking
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear valance holed & corroded.rear sub frame & general underside heavily repaired
tyres cracking
general underside corroded & weld repaired
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general underside corroded & weld repaired
rear valance holed & corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres uneven wear
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres uneven wear
rear valance holed & corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear valance holed and corroded
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear valance holed and corroded
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corrosion in both rear wheel arches not exposing sharp edges yet
corrosion in rear valence and boot floor areas not within 30cm of mounting points
front numberplate cracked
front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
corrosion in both rear wheel arches not exposing sharp edges yet
corrosion in rear valence and boot floor areas not within 30cm of mounting points
front numberplate cracked
front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front registration plate cracked.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion in rear valence (not structural)
corrosion startin g in o/s rear boot floor at brake pipe mounting point
corrosion starting in both floor to sill areas
corrosion starting in both rear wheel arches
front numberplate cracked(still legible)
unable to fully check condition of inner sills as they have carpets and covers over them
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
oil warning light on
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B556 RAD is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B556 RAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B556 RAD is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 25 April 1985.
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