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B903 LNJ

1985 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,500 mi
Last recorded62,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB903 LNJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear cill rusty rear cill rusty

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,971 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear cill rusty rear cill rusty

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,707 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,707 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,248 miles

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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B903 LNJ is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 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 B903 LNJ, 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 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B903 LNJ registered?

B903 LNJ is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B903 LNJ safe to buy?

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