MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,551 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN STEERING RACK/RACK ENDS
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?
Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C196 ACR is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1986 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 36,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C196 ACR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C196 ACR?
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What year was C196 ACR registered?
C196 ACR is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 8 May 1986.
Is C196 ACR safe to buy?
The MOT history for C196 ACR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C196 ACR have outstanding finance?
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