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PCA 756Y

1983 MG Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 MG Metro64,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 756Y
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 75,651 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,501 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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)

How Reliable is the MG Metro?

Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 166
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PCA 756Y is a 1983 MG Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 64,590 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 MG Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCA 756Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCA 756Y registered?

PCA 756Y is a 1983 MG Metro, first registered on 15 June 1983.

Is PCA 756Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 756Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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