MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C201 RPA is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C201 RPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C201 RPA registered?
C201 RPA is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 16 September 1985.
Is C201 RPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C201 RPA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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