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TEC 346Y

1983 Austin Mini Metro L

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,643 mi
Last recorded80,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Metro L45,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEC 346Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,643 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 80,329 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 80,114 miles

several brake pipes corroded.

underside corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 80,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

several brake pipes corroded.

underside corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 79,110 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,582 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 76,243 miles

several areas of underside corrodeing

Fail 6 May 2009 76,226 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre tread low

several areas of underside corrodeing

Pass 20 May 2008 75,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 55,580 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2007 74,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,519 miles

very rusty in places on top & underside. has had extensive welding

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Steering rack gaiter split 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
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TEC 346Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,387 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 Mini Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TEC 346Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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TEC 346Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 17 February 1983.

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