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UPL 872X

1982 Austin Metro

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,320 mi
Last recorded39,320 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro34,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 872X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 39,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 39,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,642 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,300 miles

front subframe (offside and nearside) front mounting points corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,861 miles

Both front wings rusting

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 28,854 miles

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

Both front wings rusting

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 28,808 miles

Both front wings rusty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,724 miles

Indicator lights slow when engine not running

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Petrol cap sealing washer deteriated (perrished)

Slight corrosion of offside floor panel (around jacking point)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 28,720 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Indicators very slow without engine running

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Petrol cap sealing washer slightly deteriated (perrished)

Slight corrosion of front offside floor pan around jacking point

Fail 20 May 2010 28,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Indicators very slow without engine running

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Petrol cap sealing washer slightly deteriated (perrished)

Slight corrosion of front offside floor pan around jacking point

Pass 27 May 2009 28,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension height low

Fail 19 May 2009 28,269 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

suspension height low

Pass 14 May 2008 28,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2006 28,302 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 28,302 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2005 28,150 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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UPL 872X is a 1982 Austin Metro in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 34,896 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPL 872X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPL 872X registered?

UPL 872X is a 1982 Austin Metro, first registered on 1 June 1982.

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