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B582 EJB

1984 Austin Metro City X

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,361 mi
Last recorded43,361 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City X47,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB582 EJB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,361 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 43,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,318 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,632 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,561 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,956 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,671 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,140 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,690 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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B582 EJB is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,688 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 B582 EJB, 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 42 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B582 EJB registered?

B582 EJB is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 25 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B582 EJB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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