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LGO 955Y

1982 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,060 mi
Last recorded39,060 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGO 955Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,733 miles

oil leaks.

rear brake balance poor.

signs of fluid on o/s inner & outer cv boots.

slight knock & play in steering.

tailgate struts defective.

under body & front and rear suspension corrosion.

wipers smearing.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,717 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyre sizes do not match front

signs of fluid staining on o/s/r brake backplate

slight corrosion by rear subframe mounts

steering wheel cover loose (removed during test)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 38,717 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyre sizes do not match front

signs of fluid staining on o/s/r brake backplate

slight corrosion by rear subframe mounts

steering wheel cover loose (removed during test)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 38,642 miles

Brake Warning Lamp Flickering On/Off

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge--Just Legal

N/S/F Wiper Smearing

O/S/F Inner Wheel Rim Distorted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil Leaks

Slight Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Slight Play In Top Steering Column Bush

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,642 miles

Brake Warning Lamp Flickering On/Off

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge--Just Legal

N/S/F Wiper Smearing

O/S/F Inner Wheel Rim Distorted

Oil Leaks

Slight Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Slight Play In Top Steering Column Bush

Fail 20 Nov 2010 38,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front panel corroding outside repaired areas

indicators seem slow

slight play in steering rack n/s

steering column rubber coupling perished

Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,540 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front panel corroding outside repaired areas

indicators seem slow

slight play in steering rack n/s

steering column rubber coupling perished

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,460 miles

Front Tyre Sizes Do Not Match Rear Tyre Sizes

N/S/F Tyre Perishing

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge & Perishing

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroding.

noise from gearbox (diff).

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 38,452 miles

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

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroding.

n/s/rear tyre perishing.

noise from gearbox (diff).

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge & perishing.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,356 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f outer CV boot weeping grease

play in steering rack

tailgate struts weak

Fail 22 Nov 2008 38,356 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f outer CV boot weeping grease

play in steering rack

tailgate struts weak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,222 miles

Boot Struts Weak

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Cross-Member Showing Sign Of Corrosion

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

O/S/F Seat Belt Stalk Repaired With Tape

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Play In Steering Rack

Rear Exhaust Section Corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2007 38,222 miles

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

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

Boot Struts Weak

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Cross-Member Showing Sign Of Corrosion

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

O/S/F Seat Belt Stalk Repaired With Tape

O/S/F Tyre ONLY JUST LEGAL

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

One Of Two Center Exhaust Rubber Mounts Split

Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Play In Steering Rack

Rear Exhaust Section Corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2006 37,997 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.273292826397 Dated 18/11/2006

Fail 18 Nov 2006 37,995 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding.

front anti roll bar corroding.

front anti roll bar end bushes worn.

front valance corroding.

n/s/rear sill drop plate under side corroding.

o/s and n/s/front floors starting to corrode.

o/s/front seatbelt stork repaired with tape.

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge and getting close to legal limit.

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge.

slight exhaust leak manifold area.

slight play steering rack o/s.

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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LGO 955Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LGO 955Y, 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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LGO 955Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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