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WPE 644Y

1982 Austin Metro City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

52,343 mi
Last recorded52,343 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPE 644Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,343 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,948 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 51,947 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 51,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,462 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside and offside suspension low

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 51,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside and offside suspension low

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,000 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 51,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2017 50,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 50,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,260 miles

Both rear tyre tread perished

Coolant pipes corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside front tyre tread perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 50,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyre tread perished

Coolant pipes corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside front tyre tread perished

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,234 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,234 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,211 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,211 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion over most underbody components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,181 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,172 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,159 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front brake pipes coroded

offside and nearside front wheels have slight play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear indicator

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,143 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing thin and close to legal limit

slight play in a top or bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,090 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 50,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 49,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 49,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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WPE 644Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 43,187 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPE 644Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WPE 644Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 20 August 1982.

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