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B379 LAP

1985 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,096 mi
Last recorded29,096 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB379 LAP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 29,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 29,015 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 28,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2008 28,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,060 miles

both rear tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

Fail 8 May 2007 28,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,596 miles

Both rear tyres outer side walls have slight damage

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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B379 LAP is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B379 LAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B379 LAP registered?

B379 LAP is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B379 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B379 LAP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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