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B580 CDA

1984 Austin Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,199 mi
Last recorded21,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB580 CDA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 21,199 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 21,196 miles

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 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 17,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspension low

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,508 miles

suspension low

Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,924 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,424 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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B580 CDA is a 1984 Austin Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B580 CDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B580 CDA registered?

B580 CDA is a 1984 Austin Metro, first registered on 23 November 1984.

Is B580 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B580 CDA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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