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WTO 468Y

1982 Austin Metro Hle

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,171 mi
Last recorded46,171 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Hle39,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTO 468Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 46,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,259 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,751 miles

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,164 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,007 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 30,007 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 29,969 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,969 miles

Oil leak

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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WTO 468Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 39,057 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 WTO 468Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WTO 468Y registered?

WTO 468Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 3 November 1982.

Is WTO 468Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTO 468Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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