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BFK 708Y

1982 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

34,188 mi
Last recorded34,188 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFK 708Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,186 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,165 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,073 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 34,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Note! Rear valance is badly corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,837 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 33,837 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,558 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,418 miles

Note! play in nearside rack inner joint

Fail 10 Nov 2014 33,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,842 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,842 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,595 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,275 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 32,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,374 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 31,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,062 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,062 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,683 miles

corrosion in nearside outer sill and back of sill-body around offside and nearside rear subframe mountings also inner flitches under front wings

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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BFK 708Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 43,187 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 BFK 708Y, 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 44 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 BFK 708Y registered?

BFK 708Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 21 August 1982.

Is BFK 708Y safe to buy?

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