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C130 SJB

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,750 mi
Last recorded28,750 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC130 SJB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 May 2008 28,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2007 28,534 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear inner sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 28,277 miles

freeplay in steering rack

very rusty and weak underneath

Pass 7 Jun 2005

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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C130 SJB is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 33,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C130 SJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C130 SJB registered?

C130 SJB is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C130 SJB safe to buy?

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