MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/S/F seat belt catch cover broken.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B856 BYA is a 1985 Austin Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 37,795 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B856 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B856 BYA registered?
B856 BYA is a 1985 Austin Metro, first registered on 9 April 1985.
Is B856 BYA safe to buy?
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