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HJC 395Y

1983 Austin Metro City

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,566 mi
Last recorded37,566 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro City42,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJC 395Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 37,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear suspension pipes

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,402 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

corrosion on front pannel

corrosion on nearside front floor

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,376 miles

corrosion on front pannels

Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

corrosion on front pannels

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,224 miles

Oil leak

cracks in nearside rear tyre

surface corrosion on offside sill

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,908 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 36,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,369 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 36,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,859 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,936 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 29,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front suspention low

offside rear outer sill corroded but no hole

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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HJC 395Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJC 395Y, 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.

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HJC 395Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 11 July 1983.

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