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C202 BJT

1986 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,483 mi
Last recorded28,483 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro L40,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC202 BJT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 28,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,364 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

hole in nearside floor pan, not excessive

Fail 24 Jun 2014 28,364 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

hole in nearside floor pan, not excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,534 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hole in floor pan n/s centre

n/s/fwheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

r /n/s valance corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,386 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,279 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,396 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 26,396 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,764 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 25,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,058 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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C202 BJT is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 40,518 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 C202 BJT, 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 40 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 C202 BJT registered?

C202 BJT is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C202 BJT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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