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B84 WTA

1985 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB84 WTA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 103,138 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 97,901 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 95,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,427 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 92,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 89,156 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 89,072 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 85,601 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 85,575 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B84 WTA is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 B84 WTA, 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.

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B84 WTA is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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