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B940 EFE

1985 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,843 mi
Last recorded61,843 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB940 EFE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,843 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,598 miles

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

both rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,625 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front suspension becoming low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,605 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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B940 EFE is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B940 EFE, 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 B940 EFE registered?

B940 EFE is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 28 February 1985.

Is B940 EFE safe to buy?

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