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B612 NUE

1984 Austin Metro City X

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,041 mi
Last recorded37,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City X47,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB612 NUE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,041 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 37,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,186 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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B612 NUE is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B612 NUE, 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 B612 NUE registered?

B612 NUE is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 21 August 1984.

Is B612 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B612 NUE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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