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A646 HDC

1984 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,329 mi
Last recorded19,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA646 HDC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,141 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,905 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 18,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,829 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 18,829 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,643 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,873 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 17,873 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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A646 HDC is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A646 HDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A646 HDC registered?

A646 HDC is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 6 March 1984.

Is A646 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A646 HDC shows 12 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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