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VUX 777Y

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,782 mi
Last recorded19,782 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUX 777Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 19,782 miles

o/s and n/s sill lip damaged

under body covered with under seal or other materials

Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 19,665 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jan 2019 19,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2010 17,669 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,848 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 16,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,232 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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VUX 777Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUX 777Y, 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.

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What year was VUX 777Y registered?

VUX 777Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is VUX 777Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUX 777Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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