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CBW 432Y

1982 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,626 mi
Last recorded49,626 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro V/plas34,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 432Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 49,626 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 49,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,431 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

inner rack joints worn

n/s/ rear panel corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 44,405 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

inner rack joints worn

n/s/ rear panel corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,099 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 42,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,246 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 41,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r jacking point crushed

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,520 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 40,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspect steering wheel not tight

Fail 8 Jun 2012 38,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

o/s/r jacking bracket crushed

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,205 miles

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

o/s/r jacking bracket crushed

Pass 16 May 2011 35,735 miles

both front tyres heavily perished on edges

various floor areas corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 35,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavily perished on edges

various floor areas corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,601 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,486 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

both outer sills corroded

nearside front wing corroded

offside front shock absorber lower mounting worn

suspension trim height low

Fail 18 Aug 2007 34,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion at both outer sills.suspension trim height low.both front tyres,cracking on side walls.o/s/f shocker lower mounting worn.both outer sills corroded.n/s/f wing corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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CBW 432Y is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 34,659 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBW 432Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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CBW 432Y is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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