MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN METROs year 1983

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Pass percent:59.68%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN METRO year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:873 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	46
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	27
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	4
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	3
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	46
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	27
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	4
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	3
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN METROs year 1983

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