MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,229 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
both front plastic TCA bushes worn
general underbody corossion
signs of rear tyres fouling body
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
both front plastic TCA bushes worn
general underbody corossion
signs of rear tyres fouling body
Emissions not tested Due to overheating problem (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure battery clamp not correctly secured also causing the battery clamp to earth to ground (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed By battery clamp (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre shows signs of rubbing on vehical body
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front inner wheel arch box sections rusty
front plastic track control arm bushes worn
front washers weak pattern
interior mirror not fitted
n/s/f grille spot lamp not working
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front plastic tca bushes worn
surface corosion in offside rear inner wheel archand front susspensio box sections
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
battery insecure
damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall
steam coming from engine
suspect engine over heating (unable to tell due to temp gauge not working)
temp gauge appears not to be working
temporary oil cap
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
battery insecure
damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall
steam coming from engine
suspect engine over heating (unable to tell due to temp gauge not working)
temp gauge appears not to be working
temporary oil cap
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KJD 921X is a 1981 Austin Metro Auto in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1981 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 25,518 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJD 921X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KJD 921X is a 1981 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 22 December 1981.
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