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B77 VYC

1984 Austin Metro Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,415 mi
Last recorded41,415 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Auto29,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB77 VYC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 41,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,865 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 12 Oct 2013 28,660 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished in treads

Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,659 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished in treads

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,525 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,525 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,663 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,642 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,197 miles

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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B77 VYC is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 29,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B77 VYC, 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 42 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 B77 VYC registered?

B77 VYC is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B77 VYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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