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FBW 442Y

1983 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,686 mi
Last recorded22,686 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro City42,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 442Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2018 22,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 22,615 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 22,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 22,333 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 22,155 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,835 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,638 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,508 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,142 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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FBW 442Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBW 442Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBW 442Y registered?

FBW 442Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 11 February 1983.

Is FBW 442Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBW 442Y shows 11 tests 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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