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C255 NCW

1986 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,376 mi
Last recorded77,376 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 MG Metro Turbo44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC255 NCW
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,851 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,851 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,907 miles

HAD EX WELDING 2 FLOORS FRONT PANELS SUB FRAM E MOUNTINGS S/H REAR SUB FRAMEALL WELDING HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED 4 TEST

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,807 miles

HAD EX WELDING DONE 2REAR INNER PANAL O/S N/S REAR ARCHES O/S N/S REAR SILLS BOOT FLOOR O/S N/S INNER SILLS FRONT REAR FLOORS FRONT PANAL O/S N/S H/L PANAL ALL WELDING UN DERSEALED 4 TEST

Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 71,480 miles

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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C255 NCW is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C255 NCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C255 NCW registered?

C255 NCW is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 30 April 1986.

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