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C266 GOA

1985 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Hle46,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC266 GOA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,759 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 63,759 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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C266 GOA is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 46,688 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 Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C266 GOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C266 GOA registered?

C266 GOA is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C266 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C266 GOA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C266 GOA have outstanding finance?

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