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WFG 303Y

1983 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,476 mi
Last recorded18,476 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro V/plas39,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFG 303Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,476 miles

Front Panel corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 18,360 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

reverse lights not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f and both rear 4mm o/s/f 6mm 155/70 R12

Fail 23 May 2016 18,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

reverse lights not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f and both rear 4mm o/s/f 6mm 155/70 R12

Pass 18 May 2015 18,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

o/s indicator side repeater slightly loose

o/s wiper blade slightly smearing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm both rear 3mm 155/70 SR12

Fail 15 May 2015 18,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

o/s indicator side repeater slightly loose

o/s wiper blade slightly smearing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm both rear 3mm 155/70 SR12

Pass 16 May 2014 18,014 miles

tyre size: 155/70/12 69T.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 4.5mm.

Pass 3 May 2013 17,197 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

n/s reverse light not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2.5mm o/s/f 3mm 145/70R12 69T. n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 155/70SR12 69S

Fail 3 May 2013 17,197 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

n/s reverse light not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2.5mm o/s/f 3mm 145/70R12 69T. n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 155/70SR12 69S

Fail 15 Apr 2013 17,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 17,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,995 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 16,865 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,742 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 16,742 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,501 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 16,409 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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WFG 303Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 39,299 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 WFG 303Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WFG 303Y is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 8 January 1983.

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