MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,144 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C296 WLT is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 40,518 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C296 WLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C296 WLT registered?
C296 WLT is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 14 May 1986.
Is C296 WLT safe to buy?
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