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A178 ENU

1984 Austin Mini Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,037 mi
Last recorded22,037 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Metro L55,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 ENU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Metro L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,028 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 22,025 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,308 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 15,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 15,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,319 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Metro L?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Steering rack gaiter split 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
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A178 ENU is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 55,175 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 Mini Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A178 ENU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A178 ENU is a 1984 Austin Mini Metro L, first registered on 20 March 1984.

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