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B665 GAN

1984 Austin Metro City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,938 mi
Last recorded69,938 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB665 GAN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,859 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 66,857 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,227 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 49,226 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,891 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,630 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 45,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,842 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 41,831 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 37,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,031 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 35,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,897 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 34,605 miles

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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B665 GAN is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B665 GAN, 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 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B665 GAN is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 23 October 1984.

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