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B562 GJM

1985 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,038 mi
Last recorded58,038 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Hle46,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB562 GJM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,038 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,978 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,399 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,399 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 56,704 miles

O/S front tyre adversly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,779 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 55,779 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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B562 GJM is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 46,688 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 Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B562 GJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B562 GJM registered?

B562 GJM is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B562 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B562 GJM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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