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B712 YTA

1985 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,907 mi
Last recorded31,907 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB712 YTA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,411 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,849 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge. †o/s/front wing corrosion started lower panels.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,442 miles

Surface corrosion both front wings

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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B712 YTA is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B712 YTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B712 YTA registered?

B712 YTA is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is B712 YTA safe to buy?

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