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ALR 16Y

1982 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,818 mi
Last recorded36,818 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro V/plas34,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALR 16Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 36,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,610 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 36,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,690 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 35,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,887 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,867 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,468 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 27,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 26,619 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 26,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,094 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,225 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,149 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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ALR 16Y is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 34,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALR 16Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was ALR 16Y registered?

ALR 16Y is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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