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CKJ 687Y

1982 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,491 mi
Last recorded34,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Auto41,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKJ 687Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,491 miles

rear seatbelts slow to recoil

wipers could be better

Fail 22 Jan 2007 34,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front seats slightly loose

nearside front bumper end cap missing

offside rear seatbelt slow to uncoil etc.

offside suspension lower

rear suspension pipes corroded

screw in offside front tyre

slight play in steering rack

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,812 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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CKJ 687Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 41,814 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CKJ 687Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKJ 687Y registered?

CKJ 687Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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The MOT history for CKJ 687Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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