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YUF 591Y

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,905 mi
Last recorded34,905 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2006
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUF 591Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2006 34,905 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel covering deteriorated †o/s suspension sitting low †o/s front wing corroded †n/s/f bumper end cap missing †body work in poor condition †gear linkage support broken

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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YUF 591Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUF 591Y, 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 YUF 591Y registered?

YUF 591Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is YUF 591Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUF 591Y 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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