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KHJ 539Y

1983 Austin Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,464 mi
Last recorded44,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHJ 539Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 40,233 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 40,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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KHJ 539Y is a 1983 Austin Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KHJ 539Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KHJ 539Y registered?

KHJ 539Y is a 1983 Austin Metro, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is KHJ 539Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHJ 539Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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