MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?
Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GKL 520Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GKL 520Y, 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 GKL 520Y registered?
GKL 520Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 6 April 1983.
Is GKL 520Y safe to buy?
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