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CPR 704Y

1983 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro City42,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPR 704Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,772 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover small split.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 90,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover small split.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,755 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 90,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,444 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 90,440 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,020 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,689 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,575 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 89,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,186 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,051 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,914 miles

slight play in n/side wheel bearing and n/side upper and lower ball joints

Fail 16 Mar 2009 88,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in n/side wheel bearing and n/side upper and lower ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,637 miles

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 87,857 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 87,642 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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CPR 704Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,071 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 CPR 704Y, 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 43 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 CPR 704Y registered?

CPR 704Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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