MOT Status
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119,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
NSR number plate lamp has a fault
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
NSR number plate lamp has a fault
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FFC 508Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Auto in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1983 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 45,449 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFC 508Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FFC 508Y registered?
FFC 508Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 9 March 1983.
Is FFC 508Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FFC 508Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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