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LTR 68Y

1983 Austin Metro City

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,028 mi
Last recorded104,028 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro City42,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTR 68Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 104,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres superficial cracks

general advanced corrosion

Pass 13 May 2014 104,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general advanced corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 May 2014 104,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general advanced corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2010 103,998 miles

general advanced corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2010 103,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general advanced corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general advanced corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2009 103,990 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general advanced corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,981 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general advanced corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2008 103,981 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general advanced corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2007 103,978 miles

general advanced corrosion under vehicle, lower reading on o/s rear service brake

Pass 27 Sep 2006 103,971 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 103,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general advanced corrosion under vehicle

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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LTR 68Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LTR 68Y, 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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LTR 68Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 17 February 1983.

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