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SOJ 321Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,407 mi
Last recorded25,407 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOJ 321Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,407 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,604 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front discs slighty corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 23,604 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front discs slighty corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,557 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 23,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 23,519 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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SOJ 321Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SOJ 321Y, 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 SOJ 321Y registered?

SOJ 321Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is SOJ 321Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOJ 321Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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