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OBC 648W

1981 Austin Metro Hle

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,875 mi
Last recorded45,875 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Metro Hle54,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBC 648W
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,875 miles

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,075 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,075 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,540 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,488 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 38,488 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,000 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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OBC 648W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 54,007 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 OBC 648W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBC 648W registered?

OBC 648W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is OBC 648W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBC 648W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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