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OGO 933Y

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,025 mi
Last recorded47,025 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGO 933Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,025 miles

nearside front wheel bearing

nearside tyres sidewalls perished

rear valance corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 47,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside front wheel bearing

nearside tyres sidewalls perished

rear valance corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,004 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 47,004 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,984 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 46,984 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 46,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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OGO 933Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 39,299 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OGO 933Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGO 933Y registered?

OGO 933Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 13 June 1983.

Is OGO 933Y safe to buy?

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