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EJC 596X

1982 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,896 mi
Last recorded34,896 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro V/plas34,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJC 596X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,896 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 34,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EJC 596X is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJC 596X, 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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What year was EJC 596X registered?

EJC 596X is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 18 June 1982.

Is EJC 596X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJC 596X 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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