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B701 LKA

1984 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,074 mi
Last recorded10,074 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB701 LKA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 9,939 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 9,837 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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B701 LKA is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B701 LKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B701 LKA?

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What year was B701 LKA registered?

B701 LKA is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 29 August 1984.

Is B701 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B701 LKA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B701 LKA have outstanding finance?

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