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B873 AEP

1985 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,910 mi
Last recorded17,910 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB873 AEP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 17,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chassis and suspension

rear boot struts worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chassis and suspension

rear boot struts worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,441 miles

Extensive welded repairs to front vallence and outer sills.

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks forming on inside of rear tyres

slight corrosion to center section of exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,378 miles

cracks forming on inside of rear tyres

slight corrosion to center section of exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,374 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,259 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 16,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,040 miles

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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B873 AEP is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B873 AEP, 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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What year was B873 AEP registered?

B873 AEP is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 January 1985.

Is B873 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B873 AEP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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