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A415 JFX

1983 Austin Metro Hle

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,545 mi
Last recorded17,545 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA415 JFX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from rear brakes when footbrake applied

Fail 13 Feb 2008 17,545 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from rear brakes when footbrake applied

Pass 15 Jan 2007 13,053 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 7,564 miles

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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A415 JFX is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A415 JFX, 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 A415 JFX registered?

A415 JFX is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A415 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A415 JFX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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