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UKZ 7623

1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,516 mi
Last recorded18,516 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto30,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 7623
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,516 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 18,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sills & floorpans generally corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,653 miles

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

floorpans/sills etc. corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2006 15,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

floorpans/sills etc. corroded

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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UKZ 7623 is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 30,114 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UKZ 7623, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UKZ 7623 registered?

UKZ 7623 is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is UKZ 7623 safe to buy?

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