MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,693 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust front pipe not fully secure in clamp
front number plate damaged to limit
nearside front wiper blade poor condition
tailgate wiper blade torn
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front registration plate damaged near limit
front valance rusted to limit
rear tyres worn low tread in ner edges. offside to limit
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B989 FJM is a 1984 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,688 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B989 FJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B989 FJM is a 1984 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 October 1984.
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