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JGP 858Y

1982 Austin Metro Hle

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,057 mi
Last recorded39,057 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Hle39,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGP 858Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,057 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 39,057 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

brake pedal worn

front seat belt frayed

hazard switch hard to turn on

over heating badly

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,274 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 28,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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JGP 858Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 39,057 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 JGP 858Y, 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 44 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 JGP 858Y registered?

JGP 858Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is JGP 858Y safe to buy?

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