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RDL 622X

1982 Austin Metro Auto

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,544 mi
Last recorded52,544 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Auto41,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 622X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,894 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 51,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipe split but not leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,195 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 51,183 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre tread depth on 2mm

offside rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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RDL 622X is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 41,814 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDL 622X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDL 622X registered?

RDL 622X is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 5 March 1982.

Is RDL 622X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDL 622X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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