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A763 HRU

1983 Austin Metro Hle

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,340 mi
Last recorded37,340 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA763 HRU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,340 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 36,409 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 36,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 32,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 29,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 25,924 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 25,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion to sill

Nearside Front play in rack

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,740 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 23,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 23,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 23,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 23,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (behind jacking point) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (in front of jacking point) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 21,976 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,958 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 21,954 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,901 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,687 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,591 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 20,863 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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A763 HRU is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A763 HRU, 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 A763 HRU registered?

A763 HRU is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 5 October 1983.

Is A763 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A763 HRU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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