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C180 ACR

1985 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,322 mi
Last recorded30,322 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 ACR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,322 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,767 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 25,767 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C180 ACR is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C180 ACR, 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 C180 ACR registered?

C180 ACR is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C180 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C180 ACR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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