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C245 MEG

1985 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,114 mi
Last recorded53,114 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 MEG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,114 miles

bodywork, floors and door sills surface corroded throughout

offside front outer door skin heavily corroded at lower edge

Fail 17 Nov 2010 53,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

bodywork, floors and door sills surface corroded throughout

offside front outer door skin heavily corroded at lower edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,778 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 52,774 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,337 miles

bodywork and floors all surface corroded throughout

rear valance holed and corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2007 52,337 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

bodywork and floors all surface corroded throughout

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,710 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 59,704 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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C245 MEG is a 1985 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C245 MEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C245 MEG registered?

C245 MEG is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 26 October 1985.

Is C245 MEG safe to buy?

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