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C276 HGP

1985 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,626 mi
Last recorded58,626 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas56,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 HGP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,626 miles

ALL tyres starting to perish

Corrosion on rear metal suspension pipes and suspension height low

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,626 miles

ALL tyres starting to perish

Corrosion on rear metal suspension pipes and suspension height low

Spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,539 miles

Corrosion on rear under valance area

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Corrosion on rear under valance area

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,497 miles

Corrosion on rear valance and boot area.Slight corrosion on rear o/s sill area.Surface corrosion on rear metal suspension pipes. †Rear tyres starting to deteriate

Fail 15 Mar 2006 58,439 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight damage to front number plate.O/S/R tyre slight perishing.Corrosion across rear under valance and various repairs have been carried out to sills and chassie areas

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,439 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Slight damage to front number plate.O/S/R tyre slight perishing.Corrosion across rear under valance and various repairs have been carried out to sills and chassie areas

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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C276 HGP is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 56,142 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C276 HGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C276 HGP registered?

C276 HGP is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 20 November 1985.

Is C276 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C276 HGP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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