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DYA 530X

1982 Austin Metro V/plas

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,789 mi
Last recorded76,789 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro V/plas34,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYA 530X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 76,789 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked not affecting view

Fail 21 May 2007 76,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror cracked not affecting view

Pass 30 May 2006 71,590 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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DYA 530X is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas in Gold 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 V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 34,659 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYA 530X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DYA 530X registered?

DYA 530X is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is DYA 530X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYA 530X 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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