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B845 STT

1984 Austin Metro Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,765 mi
Last recorded26,765 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro Auto29,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB845 STT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 26,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp pattern of poor quality

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 26,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

flexi steering coupling slightly perrished

front suspension slightly low

nearside rear service brake performance slightly low

offside headlight pattern slightly distorted

slight corrosion to osffside front floor

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,302 miles

same as original VT32 advise sheet issued

Fail 9 Aug 2007 26,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

tailgate stays weak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside front floor pan

corrosion to rear valance

washers just sufficient in clearing screen

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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B845 STT is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B845 STT, 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 B845 STT registered?

B845 STT is a 1984 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 7 August 1984.

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