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A126 RTC

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,478 mi
Last recorded34,478 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA126 RTC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front by at front of jacking point floor slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,478 miles

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

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

nearside front by at front of jacking point floor slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,530 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,525 miles

indicators flashing slowly

offside and nearside rear seat belts incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,709 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 31,629 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,142 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 24,142 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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A126 RTC is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 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 Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A126 RTC, 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 43 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 A126 RTC registered?

A126 RTC is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 22 August 1983.

Is A126 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A126 RTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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