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CEH 508Y

1982 MG Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,114 mi
Last recorded202,114 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1982 MG Metro63,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEH 508Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2005 202,114 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 201,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

body structure weak

How Reliable is the MG Metro?

Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 166
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CEH 508Y is a 1982 MG Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,156 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 MG Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CEH 508Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CEH 508Y registered?

CEH 508Y is a 1982 MG Metro, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is CEH 508Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEH 508Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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