MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,964 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filler neck corroded.
Petrol filler tube corroded
Slight mvement in coloumn bushes
Surface corrosion O/S outer sill at rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C165 TAB is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C165 TAB, 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 40 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 C165 TAB registered?
C165 TAB is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 18 March 1986.
Is C165 TAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for C165 TAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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