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B694 UTM

1984 Austin Metro City X

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,292 mi
Last recorded26,292 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City X47,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB694 UTM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2010 26,292 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine has oil leaks

front cross member slight corrosion

nearside rear inner arch corroded not holed

nearside steering rack slight freeplay

offside and nearside floor to sills and front floor slight corrosion

offside outter sill corroded not holed

steering rubber coupling slight perishing/cracks

Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,203 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 26,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front floor pan is corroded

Rear crunch panel is badly corroded with parts missing.

Rear floor is holed and corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,874 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 25,873 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both rear outer sills corroded .

Play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,184 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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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B694 UTM is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B694 UTM, 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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B694 UTM is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 18 September 1984.

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