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A306 MBH

1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,200 mi
Last recorded46,200 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA306 MBH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,792 miles

rear foot brakes recording lower effort than expected

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,328 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,586 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,586 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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A306 MBH is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 36,849 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A306 MBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A306 MBH registered?

A306 MBH is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 17 August 1983.

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The MOT history for A306 MBH 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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