MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
several brake pipes corroded.
underside corroded
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
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)
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)
several areas of underside corrodeing
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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