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SUY 655Y

1983 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,600 mi
Last recorded38,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro City42,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 655Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,600 miles

Offside rear subframe mounting weakened.

Small exhaust leak at nmanifold downpipe

Fail 18 Jun 2014 38,600 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside rear subframe mounting weakened.

Small exhaust leak at nmanifold downpipe

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,499 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,499 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,172 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,157 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,485 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,184 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SUY 655Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUY 655Y, 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 SUY 655Y registered?

SUY 655Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 29 March 1983.

Is SUY 655Y safe to buy?

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