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XMY 702Y

1982 Austin Metro Auto

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Austin Metro Auto41,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMY 702Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 66,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,919 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,919 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 65,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 64,836 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s and o/s floor pan repaired inside and appears in good condition

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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XMY 702Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 41,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMY 702Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMY 702Y registered?

XMY 702Y is a 1982 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 9 December 1982.

Is XMY 702Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMY 702Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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