MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front number plate cracked †o/s/f slampanel rusted through
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
rear wiper rubber missing †slight play in n/s/f top ball joint †slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing †o/s & n/s/f slam panel rusted through †fuel pipe filler neck to tank joint split
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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C204 GCV is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C204 GCV, 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 C204 GCV registered?
C204 GCV is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 27 February 1986.
Is C204 GCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C204 GCV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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