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WIL 2333

1986 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Other 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,194 mi
Last recorded26,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro V/plas36,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 2333
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 26,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 25,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 23,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 22,556 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 21,502 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 21,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 20,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,806 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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WIL 2333 is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 36,283 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 WIL 2333, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WIL 2333 registered?

WIL 2333 is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is WIL 2333 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 2333 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WIL 2333 have outstanding finance?

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