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B368 EGC

1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,647 mi
Last recorded60,647 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto30,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB368 EGC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,647 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

petrol filler neck hose perished

Fail 5 Apr 2006 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front floor advance corrosion

oil leak

rear wheel arches advance corrosion no sharp edges

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,403 miles

offside front floor advance corrosion

oil leak

rear wheel arches advance corrosion no sharp edges

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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B368 EGC is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 30,114 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B368 EGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B368 EGC registered?

B368 EGC is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B368 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B368 EGC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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