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B847 EOE

1985 Austin Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,286 mi
Last recorded28,286 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro37,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB847 EOE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,286 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,257 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s handbrake hard to operate

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 27,787 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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B847 EOE is a 1985 Austin Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 37,795 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B847 EOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B847 EOE registered?

B847 EOE is a 1985 Austin Metro, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B847 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B847 EOE 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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