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XDL 390Y

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,200 mi
Last recorded39,200 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 390Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,200 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 39,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

battery loose and clamp loose

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,111 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

no rear seat belts fitted

slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Mar 2012 36,843 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

no rear seat belts fitted

slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,702 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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XDL 390Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XDL 390Y, 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 XDL 390Y registered?

XDL 390Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 19 April 1983.

Is XDL 390Y safe to buy?

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