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B664 CFL

1985 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,589 mi
Last recorded26,589 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB664 CFL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 26,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,996 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,972 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 23,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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B664 CFL is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B664 CFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B664 CFL registered?

B664 CFL is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B664 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B664 CFL shows 6 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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