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FRU 413Y

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 413Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,065 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 100,056 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,616 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 99,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 95,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre 2mm and worn edges

Pass 24 May 2019 92,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s rear tyre worn thin on edges

Fail 18 May 2019 92,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat freame bolt (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s rear tyre worn thin on edges

Pass 10 May 2018 90,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 90,179 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 89,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 87,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 85,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,026 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 81,407 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 81,407 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2012 80,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2012 80,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 78,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,780 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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FRU 413Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 39,299 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRU 413Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FRU 413Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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