MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,060 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Refer To Advice Sheet No.273292826397 Dated 18/11/2006
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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