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GYN 140W

1981 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Metro Hle54,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 140W
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,762 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 81,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 81,117 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 81,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,519 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 80,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,662 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 78,574 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,749 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,749 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GYN 140W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1981 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 54,007 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 GYN 140W, 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 45 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 GYN 140W registered?

GYN 140W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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