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A298 LEA

1984 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,049 mi
Last recorded57,049 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro V/plas44,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 LEA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2008 57,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 56,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 56,238 miles

exhaust emissions hc close to limit

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack bushes.

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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A298 LEA is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 44,938 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A298 LEA, 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 42 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 A298 LEA registered?

A298 LEA is a 1984 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 15 June 1984.

Is A298 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A298 LEA shows 3 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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