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SFV 628X

1982 Austin Metro V/plas

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,737 mi
Last recorded37,737 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro V/plas34,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 628X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2010 37,737 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside front rebound buffer missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,122 miles

offside front bumpstop missing

Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,016 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front rebound buffer missing

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,546 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,818 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,810 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 33,981 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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SFV 628X is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 34,659 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFV 628X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SFV 628X registered?

SFV 628X is a 1982 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is SFV 628X safe to buy?

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