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B71 YBW

1985 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,580 mi
Last recorded39,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Hle46,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB71 YBW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,580 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,517 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,517 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,663 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 30,205 miles

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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B71 YBW is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B71 YBW, 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 B71 YBW registered?

B71 YBW is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B71 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B71 YBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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