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YGY 499Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,077 mi
Last recorded42,077 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 499Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,077 miles

different sieze tyres front to rear[advice]

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,985 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,080 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,995 miles

PROMPT nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear suspension leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear suspension slight leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,007 miles

corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

corrosion to prescribed area at nearside rear subframe mount

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,416 miles

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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YGY 499Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGY 499Y, 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 43 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 YGY 499Y registered?

YGY 499Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is YGY 499Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 499Y shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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