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CRU 156Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

100,409 mi
Last recorded100,409 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRU 156Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,409 miles

Extensive welding repairs previously carried out

Front number plate damaged

Front windscreen washers poor

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front wheel hubs

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general heavy underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,211 miles

General underbody surface corrosion/ welding repairs undertaken

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,957 miles

Both front tyres perished

General underbody corrosion/ welding repairs undertaken

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2018 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Column switches loose

General underbody surface corrosion/ welding repairs undertaken

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine area

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,654 miles

both wiper blades poor

general under body corrosion

nearside cv boot twisded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,349 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside cv boot twisted

welding repairs under taken

Fail 28 Oct 2016 99,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside cv boot twisted

welding repairs under taken

Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,285 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened rears (2.4.D.3)

Front tyres are cracking heavily

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres are starting to crack.

Vehicle body becoming corroded in areas.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,466 miles

corrosion to front and rear valance

front number deteriorated

slight play in steering column bush

slight play inner steering rack knuckles

Fail 4 Nov 2015 98,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front and rear valance

front number deteriorated

slight play in steering column bush

slight play inner steering rack knuckles

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate damaged slightly

rear valance corroded and holed

Fail 8 Sep 2014 97,911 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate damaged slightly

rear valance corroded and holed

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,403 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear cross member

slight play in offside steering rack area

welding repairs under taken

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to front reg plate

engine coolant over heating

Fail 3 Aug 2012 96,897 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to front reg plate

engine coolant over heating

Pass 12 Sep 2011 96,301 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,259 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,453 miles

Both rear floorpans corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear valence panel badly corroded and holed

Fail 4 Mar 2010 94,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to nearside door sill

extensive welding repairs undertaken

Pass 4 Mar 2010 94,967 miles

corrosion to nearside door sill

extensive welding repairs undertaken

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,208 miles

Front suspension low

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 94,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension low

Nearside rear brake drum backplate showing signs of dampness

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 94,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 93,513 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 93,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2007 93,493 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2006 92,313 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 92,295 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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CRU 156Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 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 Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRU 156Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CRU 156Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 9 March 1983.

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