MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,349 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S mirror not fitted.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?
Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ETJ 289Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ETJ 289Y, 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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How do I check the history of ETJ 289Y?
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What year was ETJ 289Y registered?
ETJ 289Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 January 1983.
Is ETJ 289Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETJ 289Y 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.
Does ETJ 289Y have outstanding finance?
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