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OYR 469Y

1982 Austin Metro Hle

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,433 mi
Last recorded28,433 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Hle39,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYR 469Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 28,433 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 28,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 28,364 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,288 miles

fluid suspension sitting lower than standard

Fail 29 Aug 2018 28,286 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

fluid suspension sitting lower than standard

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,202 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,113 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,961 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,924 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,709 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,423 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,487 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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OYR 469Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 39,057 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 OYR 469Y, 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 44 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 OYR 469Y registered?

OYR 469Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 15 December 1982.

Is OYR 469Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYR 469Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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