MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front lower valance and front wings are corroded and will need repair work shortly,
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
general rusting to front wings and door panels.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front lower valance and front wings are corroded and will need repair work shortly,
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
all brake pipes rusty
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?
Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A82 FBC is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A82 FBC, 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 A82 FBC registered?
A82 FBC is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 16 September 1983.
Is A82 FBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A82 FBC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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