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PCA 474Y

1983 Austin Metro City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,039 mi
Last recorded54,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro City42,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 474Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion within 30 cms of subframe mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seat belts fitted

reverse lamp not working

suspension low

Fail 1 Jun 2022 54,039 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements lamps dont always work when switched on (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion within 30 cms of subframe mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seat belts fitted

reverse lamp not working

suspension low

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipe of the two, lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 52,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,812 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 52,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 50,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,163 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 44,511 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 44,511 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 43,630 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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PCA 474Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PCA 474Y, 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 PCA 474Y registered?

PCA 474Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 26 May 1983.

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