MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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LPU 226Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1983 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 LPU 226Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LPU 226Y registered?
LPU 226Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 15 July 1983.
Is LPU 226Y safe to buy?
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