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OFG 343W

1981 Austin Metro Hle

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,155 mi
Last recorded49,155 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Metro Hle54,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFG 343W
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,155 miles

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

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside floor to sill corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 49,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside floor to sill corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,024 miles

Forward edge of offside door step corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,023 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Forward edge of offside door step corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,624 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 43,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 37,046 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL AREAS CORRODING NOT YET EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE DOOR SHUT AND FLOOR TO SILL AREAS CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE OR WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 May 2011 37,046 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL AREAS CORRODING NOT YET EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE DOOR SHUT AND FLOOR TO SILL AREAS CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE OR WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,011 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS

SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY WORN AND LOW BUT STILL HAS TRAVEL AND DAMPENEING EFFECT

Fail 9 Mar 2010 33,636 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS

SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY WORN AND LOW BUT STILL HAS TRAVEL AND DAMPENEING EFFECT

Pass 13 May 2009 25,833 miles

OFFSIDE INNER SILL HOLED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SUSPENSION FAIRLY LOW

Fail 1 May 2009 25,549 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

OFFSIDE INNER SILL HOLED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SUSPENSION FAIRLY LOW

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,339 miles

corrosion to offside front floor outside of prescribed area

Fail 30 Apr 2008 19,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside front floor outside of prescribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,322 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 17,327 miles

corrosion on offside front sill outside of prescribed area

offside rear tyre getting low

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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OFG 343W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OFG 343W, 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.

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OFG 343W is a 1981 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 29 May 1981.

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