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NOR 997Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,269 mi
Last recorded56,269 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOR 997Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,269 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 56,234 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Idle test failed twice (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel excessive force required on brake pedal to gain readings (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,467 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 49,721 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 46,764 miles

brake pipe slightly rusty

Fail 19 May 2016 46,764 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,484 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,401 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,972 miles

some corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,668 miles

some corrosion of n/s/r inner wheel arch by rear axle mounting

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,476 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,098 miles

slight corrosion of rear inner sills

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,449 miles

some corrosion of brake pipes

Fail 18 Jun 2007 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

some corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,778 miles

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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NOR 997Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 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 NOR 997Y, 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 43 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 NOR 997Y registered?

NOR 997Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 6 July 1983.

Is NOR 997Y safe to buy?

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