MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
o/s rear tyre worn thin on edges
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
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?
Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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