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RHX 199Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,452 mi
Last recorded37,452 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHX 199Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 37,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 34,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 34,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 32,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 30,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 28,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 25,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 23,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,881 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,429 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 15,429 miles

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

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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RHX 199Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RHX 199Y, 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 RHX 199Y registered?

RHX 199Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is RHX 199Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHX 199Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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