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B763 EGH

1985 Austin Metro Auto

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,824 mi
Last recorded16,824 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Auto19,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB763 EGH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 16,824 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 16,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,769 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 16,769 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 16,663 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Fail 1 May 2018 16,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,063 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 15,063 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,244 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking due to age.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 13,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking due to age.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 12,642 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,938 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 11,938 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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B763 EGH is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B763 EGH, 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 B763 EGH registered?

B763 EGH is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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