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EKO 272Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,873 mi
Last recorded41,873 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKO 272Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2007 41,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,406 miles

suspension requires pumping up.

Fail 25 Jan 2006 41,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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EKO 272Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKO 272Y, 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 EKO 272Y registered?

EKO 272Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 26 January 1983.

Is EKO 272Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKO 272Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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