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KMA 162Y

1982 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,669 mi
Last recorded48,669 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro City43,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMA 162Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,669 miles

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

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

slight noise from both rear bearings

Fail 25 Feb 2009 48,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

slight noise from both rear bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,567 miles

compliance bushes on front roll bar slightly worn

slight play inboth sides of rack

Fail 25 Feb 2008 42,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

compliance bushes on front roll bar slightly worn

slight play inboth sides of rack

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,627 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 39,627 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

slight play in n/s rack///both rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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KMA 162Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 43,187 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KMA 162Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KMA 162Y registered?

KMA 162Y is a 1982 Austin Metro City, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is KMA 162Y safe to buy?

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