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JAV 433W

1981 Austin Metro Hle

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,027 mi
Last recorded46,027 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1981 Austin Metro Hle54,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAV 433W
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2008 46,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,071 miles

play starting in n/s/r radius arm. †corrosion in front wings.

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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JAV 433W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 JAV 433W, 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 JAV 433W registered?

JAV 433W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 13 January 1981.

Is JAV 433W safe to buy?

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