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DLJ 922Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,175 mi
Last recorded67,175 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2005
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 922Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2005 67,175 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 67,175 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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DLJ 922Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DLJ 922Y, 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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What year was DLJ 922Y registered?

DLJ 922Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is DLJ 922Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLJ 922Y shows 2 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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