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FNM 543Y

1982 Austin Metro Auto

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,068 mi
Last recorded91,068 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Auto41,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNM 543Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 91,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f inner sill rusted and holed

o/s/f brake binding

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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FNM 543Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto in Green 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 41,814 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNM 543Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNM 543Y registered?

FNM 543Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 6 October 1982.

Is FNM 543Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNM 543Y 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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