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B686 GUJ

1985 Austin Metro City X

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB686 GUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,282 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 62,282 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,157 miles

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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B686 GUJ is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B686 GUJ, 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 B686 GUJ registered?

B686 GUJ is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B686 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B686 GUJ 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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