MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front brake slightly grabbing
offside rear tyre has signs of cracking in tread detected
offside front wheel bearing has slight play detected
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight split detected (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight split detected (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut loose (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres have signs of cracking!!
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres have signs of cracking!!
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?
Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JOV 665W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1981 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 54,007 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 JOV 665W, 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 45 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 JOV 665W registered?
JOV 665W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 24 April 1981.
Is JOV 665W safe to buy?
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