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B786 YCK

1985 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,257 mi
Last recorded51,257 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB786 YCK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 51,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small pin hole, allowing grease out (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 46,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small pin hole, allowing grease out (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,064 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 46,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,889 miles

neraside rear tyre perrishing

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,687 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 45,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,345 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,095 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,793 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2008 43,787 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

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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B786 YCK is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B786 YCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B786 YCK registered?

B786 YCK is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 27 February 1985.

Is B786 YCK safe to buy?

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