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BGC 6X

1982 Austin Metro City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,191 mi
Last recorded38,191 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 6X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner play in steering arm

Offside Front Inner play in steering arm

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 37,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner play in steering arm

Offside Front Inner play in steering arm

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,821 miles

near side fron t tyre is on the legal limit

noise from water pump area

play in the near side inner steering arm

Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side fron t tyre is on the legal limit

noise from water pump area

play in the near side inner steering arm

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

drive belt loose oil leak massive

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,092 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drive belt loose

oil leak massive

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe bracket is not bolted on

slight play in the near side front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jul 2012 35,530 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe bracket is not bolted on

slight play in the near side front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,556 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin....wear indicator wire fitted.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,325 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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BGC 6X is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGC 6X, 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 BGC 6X registered?

BGC 6X is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 15 June 1982.

Is BGC 6X safe to buy?

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