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B851 LJF

1984 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,082 mi
Last recorded25,082 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB851 LJF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,082 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 25,063 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,813 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 24,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 23,456 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 23,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 23,237 miles

advise nearside rear brake slightly poor

advise slight play near side radius arm

Fail 18 Aug 2016 23,227 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear swinging arm at hydaulastic shaft (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush plat at hydaulastic shaft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear foot brake poor effort

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 17,160 miles

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

nsf displacer knuckle exposed/corroding

Fail 21 May 2008 17,157 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 24 May 2007 16,946 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 16,946 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 16,789 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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B851 LJF is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B851 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B851 LJF is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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