MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
fuel cap seal starting to perish
slight play at front wheels
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B623 OLC is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B623 OLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B623 OLC registered?
B623 OLC is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 21 March 1985.
Is B623 OLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B623 OLC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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