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XPF 301Y

1982 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,507 mi
Last recorded55,507 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Hle39,057 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 301Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,507 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner wings by radius arm mountings corroded

floors corroded and some welding repairs carried out from inside vehicle

front cross member corroded

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f inner and outer wings corroded

slight play in steering rack

suspension slightly low

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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XPF 301Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 39,057 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 XPF 301Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XPF 301Y registered?

XPF 301Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is XPF 301Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPF 301Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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