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TCV 756Y

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,657 mi
Last recorded55,657 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCV 756Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,657 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,872 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,872 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,098 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,964 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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TCV 756Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 39,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCV 756Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCV 756Y registered?

TCV 756Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 27 April 1983.

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