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C240 WDF

1986 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,874 mi
Last recorded32,874 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 WDF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,874 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 32,337 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 32,337 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,378 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 30,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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C240 WDF is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C240 WDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C240 WDF registered?

C240 WDF is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C240 WDF safe to buy?

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