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CRU 585Y

1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,550 mi
Last recorded29,550 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto36,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRU 585Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,544 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,245 miles

front tyres perishing lightly in tread pattern

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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CRU 585Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 36,849 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRU 585Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRU 585Y registered?

CRU 585Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is CRU 585Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRU 585Y 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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