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C164 UDL

1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,240 mi
Last recorded48,240 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC164 UDL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 48,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear valance holed with corrosion

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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C164 UDL is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 37,366 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C164 UDL, 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 40 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 C164 UDL registered?

C164 UDL is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is C164 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C164 UDL 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.

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