MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,747 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
hydro suspension will need pumping up shortly
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?
Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLY 499X is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1981 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 54,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 VLY 499X, 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 45 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of VLY 499X?
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What year was VLY 499X registered?
VLY 499X is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 23 October 1981.
Is VLY 499X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLY 499X shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VLY 499X have outstanding finance?
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