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B787 VTT

1984 Austin Metro Hle

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,457 mi
Last recorded61,457 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Hle33,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 VTT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 58,244 miles

n/s/f n/s/r bumper corners loose †o/s sill damaged †pedal rubbers worn †rear number plate slightly discoloured †various under body corrsion †slight play in steering rack †o/s/f c/v boot perishing †bonnet locking panel rusty at ends †corrsion starting

Fail 20 Oct 2005 58,210 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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B787 VTT is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B787 VTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B787 VTT registered?

B787 VTT is a 1984 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 29 November 1984.

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The MOT history for B787 VTT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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