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JGJ 611Y

1982 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,912 mi
Last recorded29,912 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 611Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,912 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 29,912 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

grease nipples need greasing

slight play o/s front steering rack arm

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,100 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 26,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,360 miles

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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JGJ 611Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 43,187 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 JGJ 611Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGJ 611Y registered?

JGJ 611Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is JGJ 611Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGJ 611Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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