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PKY 365X

1982 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,228 mi
Last recorded39,228 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKY 365X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 39,228 miles

Underside of vehicle has been welded and coated with heavy underseal

Fail 25 Sep 2025 39,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,372 miles

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

Nearside Front to rear suspension pipe corroded

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

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

Offside Front to rear suspension pipe corroded

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 34,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front to rear suspension pipe corroded

offside front to rear suspension pipe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,361 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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PKY 365X is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKY 365X, 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 PKY 365X registered?

PKY 365X is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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