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LMA 799Y

1982 Austin Metro

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,056 mi
Last recorded35,056 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro34,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 799Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 35,056 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2008 34,737 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 34,737 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 34,446 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 34,446 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,112 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 33,740 miles

advise o s f tyre outer tread getting low.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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LMA 799Y is a 1982 Austin Metro in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 34,896 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LMA 799Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LMA 799Y registered?

LMA 799Y is a 1982 Austin Metro, first registered on 12 October 1982.

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The MOT history for LMA 799Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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