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C25 CBK

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,094 mi
Last recorded27,094 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 CBK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,094 miles

Deep corrosion to both outer sill panels

Deep corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension is low

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,063 miles

Corrosion to both outer sill panels

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 27,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both outer sill panels

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are age cracking

offside rear tyre tread age cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear valance

offside rear tyre age cracking

offside rear tyre tread misshaped

Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is age cracking

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear valance is very badly corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 26,613 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is age cracking

Rear valance is badly corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension height is low

Pass 21 May 2015 26,295 miles

Corrosion to offside rear boot floor

Damage to nearside door

Front registration plate is damaged

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front bumper corner is insecure

Offside rear tyre is badly age cracked

Rear valance is very badly corroded

Suspension height is low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,919 miles

Damage to nearside of vehicle

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

Offside rear tyre is age cracking

Fail 23 May 2014 25,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Damage to nearside of vehicle

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

Offside rear tyre is age cracking

Pass 9 May 2013 25,146 miles

Excessive corrosion to rear valance panels

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

Nearside front bumper end cap is insecure

Nearside rear tyre is badly age cracked and mishaped

Fail 2 May 2013 25,145 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Excessive corrosion to rear valance panels

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

Nearside front bumper end cap is insecure

Nearside rear tyre is badly age cracked and mishaped

Pass 11 May 2012 24,526 miles

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

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

heavy corossion to offside rear lower wheel arch

light corossion ro underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 19 May 2011 23,836 miles

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

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

corrossion to all outer sil pannels

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre mishapped

Pass 28 May 2010 23,137 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perrished.

There is corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Fail 28 May 2010 23,137 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre is perrished.

Suspension ride height is very low.

There is corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 21 May 2009 22,462 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 22,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 21,760 miles

Corrosion starting to form on underside of vehicle.

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

Fail 29 May 2008 21,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion starting to form on underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 30 May 2007 21,053 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,222 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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C25 CBK is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 33,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C25 CBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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C25 CBK is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 21 May 1986.

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