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C306 GDM

1985 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,269 mi
Last recorded16,269 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC306 GDM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2005 16,269 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 16,263 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

tail gate stablizers weak †lower steering column outer casing knocking

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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C306 GDM is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C306 GDM, 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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C306 GDM is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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