MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Steering column fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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C234 VPH is a 1986 Austin Metro L in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C234 VPH, 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 C234 VPH registered?
C234 VPH is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 8 December 1986.
Is C234 VPH safe to buy?
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