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B617 UEX

1985 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,837 mi
Last recorded41,837 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB617 UEX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 41,837 miles

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 32,773 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,074 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,161 miles

Lower edges offside front wing corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear inner cross panel corroded and holed

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,597 miles

Corrosion to offside lower front wing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,137 miles

Nearside front tyre age cracks

Fail 30 Sep 2009 19,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre age cracks

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,466 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front wing lower edge corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,464 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight age cracking to all tyres

Fail 30 Jul 2007 16,067 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight age cracking to all tyres

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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B617 UEX is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B617 UEX, 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 B617 UEX registered?

B617 UEX is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 4 June 1985.

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