MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,269 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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) ()
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipe slightly rusty
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
n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on outside edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
some corrosion of n/s/r inner wheel arch by rear axle mounting
slight corrosion of rear inner sills
some corrosion of brake pipes
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
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?
Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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