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BFJ 844Y

1982 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,145 mi
Last recorded74,145 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro V/plas Auto65,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 844Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 74,145 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 74,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 74,087 miles

Oil leaks

Osf inner arch corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,087 miles

Emissions not tested Engine cut out would not restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill & sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front x member & osf inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145-12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks

Osf inner arch corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf & Nsr badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,512 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,105 miles

inner/outer sills corrosion

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

brake pipes heavily greased

front floors corrosion heavily under sealed welded before from inside to out

front inner arches corrosion

vehicle underside heavily under sealed and greased

Fail 5 Mar 2015 73,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes heavily greased

front floors corrosion heavily under sealed welded before from inside to out

front inner arches corrosion

inner/outer sills corrosion

vehicle underside heavily under sealed and greased

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front floors corrosion welded from inside to out

both inner/outer sills corrosion

vehicle underside various corrosion heavily greased and undersealed covering over components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front floors corrosion welded from inside to out

both inner/outer sills corrosion

vehicle underside various corrosion heavily greased and undersealed covering over components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake pads 2/3 mm

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 31 May 2011 73,703 miles

NS mirror cracked

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 73,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NS mirror cracked

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,811 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,808 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

drivers seat loose but secure in up position

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,862 miles

Oil leak

play in front seats

Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,321 miles

as with vt30

Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,272 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,767 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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BFJ 844Y is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,806 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFJ 844Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFJ 844Y is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 17 August 1982.

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