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OTH 118Y

1982 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,406 mi
Last recorded72,406 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTH 118Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,397 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,932 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 91,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,996 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 90,490 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 90,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,932 miles

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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OTH 118Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 OTH 118Y, 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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What year was OTH 118Y registered?

OTH 118Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 24 August 1982.

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