MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion around front pannel
excessive underseal used on floor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre wear on outer edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B711 DOE is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B711 DOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B711 DOE registered?
B711 DOE is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 27 February 1985.
Is B711 DOE safe to buy?
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