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ELB 346Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,186 mi
Last recorded26,186 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 346Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,186 miles

Corrosion of both front wings & front valance

N/s/r tyre worn low

Oil leak

Suspension height low

Fail 28 Sep 2007 26,186 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Corrosion of both front wings & front valance

N/s/r tyre worn low

Oil leak

Suspension height low

centre exhaust rubber mounts broken

parking brake travel

Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 25,271 miles

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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ELB 346Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELB 346Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELB 346Y registered?

ELB 346Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 30 June 1983.

Is ELB 346Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELB 346Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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