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WKN 963X

1982 Austin Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,083 mi
Last recorded35,083 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro34,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKN 963X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,083 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,571 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

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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WKN 963X is a 1982 Austin Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKN 963X, 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.

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What year was WKN 963X registered?

WKN 963X is a 1982 Austin Metro, first registered on 10 March 1982.

Is WKN 963X safe to buy?

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