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WDL 908Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,091 mi
Last recorded66,091 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 908Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,091 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 66,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WDL 908Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDL 908Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WDL 908Y registered?

WDL 908Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is WDL 908Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDL 908Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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