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XVX 317X

1981 Austin Metro Auto

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,720 mi
Last recorded11,720 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1981 Austin Metro Auto25,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVX 317X
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 11,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front floor pans weld repair from inside car

front tyres outer walls perishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,568 miles

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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XVX 317X is a 1981 Austin Metro Auto in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 25,518 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVX 317X, 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 45 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVX 317X registered?

XVX 317X is a 1981 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is XVX 317X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVX 317X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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