MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
small hole at p/s feet outwith any prescribed area
small hole in floor at d/s feet outwith any prescribed area
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TBL 559Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TBL 559Y, 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.
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What year was TBL 559Y registered?
TBL 559Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 24 November 1982.
Is TBL 559Y safe to buy?
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