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C247 PGY

1985 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,126 mi
Last recorded21,126 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Auto19,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC247 PGY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2008 19,314 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2008 19,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2007 15,883 miles

advise reserve to handbrake

Pass 27 Aug 2006 12,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2005 11,206 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2005 11,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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C247 PGY is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C247 PGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C247 PGY registered?

C247 PGY is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C247 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C247 PGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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