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B887 WWL

1985 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,970 mi
Last recorded53,970 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 WWL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 53,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,785 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 52,771 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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B887 WWL is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Red 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 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B887 WWL, 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 B887 WWL registered?

B887 WWL is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 8 February 1985.

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