MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
near and offside rear boot floor corners corroded
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B653 VAH is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B653 VAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B653 VAH registered?
B653 VAH is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 4 April 1985.
Is B653 VAH safe to buy?
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