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TAB 135Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 135Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 99,700 miles

Chip on nearside front headlamp

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front lower valance corroded

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

Offside front wing corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 90,953 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,753 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 80,521 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing

crack on nearside front headlamp

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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TAB 135Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 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 Austin Metro Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAB 135Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAB 135Y registered?

TAB 135Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is TAB 135Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAB 135Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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