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B794 RFX

1985 Austin Metro City X

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,463 mi
Last recorded24,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB794 RFX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,463 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,322 miles

some previous welding repairs to front valance

Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some previous welding repairs to front valance

Pass 27 May 2008 20,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,561 miles

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

fuel filler neck hose perished

Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,512 miles

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2005 16,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under side of vehicle very rusty

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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B794 RFX is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B794 RFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B794 RFX registered?

B794 RFX is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B794 RFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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