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C230 ANA

1985 Austin Metro Hle

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,998 mi
Last recorded36,998 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Hle46,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC230 ANA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,998 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,679 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 33,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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C230 ANA is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 46,688 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 Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C230 ANA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C230 ANA registered?

C230 ANA is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C230 ANA safe to buy?

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