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EJV 297Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,945 mi
Last recorded46,945 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJV 297Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,945 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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EJV 297Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJV 297Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJV 297Y registered?

EJV 297Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 9 March 1983.

Is EJV 297Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJV 297Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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