MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,478 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
indicators flashing slowly
offside and nearside rear seat belts incorrectly fitted
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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