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B562 XAE

1985 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB562 XAE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,741 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 80,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,201 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,562 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 69,560 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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B562 XAE is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 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 B562 XAE, 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 41 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 B562 XAE registered?

B562 XAE is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 26 January 1985.

Is B562 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B562 XAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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