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C149 JGK

1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,589 mi
Last recorded28,589 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto30,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 JGK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,589 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

corrosion bottom of both front wheel arches

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside outer sill weak

slight play in steering rack nearside

surface corrosion on floorpans

surface corrosion on front panel

surface corrosion rear end of inner sills

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,200 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion at bottom of front wheel arches

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

surface corrosion on floorpans

surface corrosion on inner sill nearside

Fail 23 Nov 2005 27,200 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion at bottom of both front wheel arches

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

surface corrosion on floorpans

surface corrosion rear end of inner sill nearside

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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C149 JGK is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 30,114 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C149 JGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C149 JGK registered?

C149 JGK is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 12 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C149 JGK 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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