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C301 MNL

1985 Austin Metro City X

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,915 mi
Last recorded91,915 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 MNL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2006 91,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracking on outer walls of n/side and o/side rear tyres but no cords exposed.

inside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

rear inner and outer cill holed and coroded.

slight movement in steering colum bushes.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cracking on outer walls of n/side and o/side rear tyres but no cords exposed.

inside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

rear inner and outer cill holed and coroded.

slight movement in steering colum bushes.

Pass 8 Jul 2005 90,830 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

cracking in n/side rear outer tyre wall,but no cords exposed.

front and rear suspension low.

small split in o/side front outer tyre wall,but no cords exposed.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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C301 MNL is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C301 MNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C301 MNL is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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