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B395 BAR

1985 Austin Metro Hle

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,826 mi
Last recorded51,826 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Hle46,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB395 BAR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,826 miles

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

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

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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B395 BAR is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 46,688 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 B395 BAR, 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 41 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 B395 BAR registered?

B395 BAR is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B395 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B395 BAR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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