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B699 LOY

1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,731 mi
Last recorded41,731 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 LOY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 41,731 miles

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

o/s/f inner wing panel starting to corrode

suspension low

Fail 20 May 2009 41,731 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

o/s/f inner wing panel starting to corrode

suspension low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,538 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 41,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,452 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,940 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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B699 LOY is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 36,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B699 LOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B699 LOY registered?

B699 LOY is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B699 LOY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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