MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear boot floor and rear valance holed considerd non structal
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear boot floor and rear valance holed considerd non structal
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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A285 OCL is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A285 OCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of A285 OCL?
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What year was A285 OCL registered?
A285 OCL is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 June 1984.
Is A285 OCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A285 OCL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A285 OCL have outstanding finance?
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