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GKJ 14Y

1982 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,274 mi
Last recorded60,274 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Hle39,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKJ 14Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,500 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 59,498 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,973 miles

slight wear in the offside rear radius arm

Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight wear in the offside rear radius arm

Fail 10 Nov 2018 58,078 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight wear in the offside rear radius arm

Pass 1 Dec 2017 56,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,680 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,137 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 55,133 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,980 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,138 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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GKJ 14Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 39,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKJ 14Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKJ 14Y registered?

GKJ 14Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 15 November 1982.

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