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C314 LWE

1986 Austin Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro31,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC314 LWE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,682 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 44,682 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,370 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2005 44,028 miles
Fail 23 May 2005

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT UNDER SILL CORRODED

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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C314 LWE is a 1986 Austin Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 31,508 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C314 LWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C314 LWE registered?

C314 LWE is a 1986 Austin Metro, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C314 LWE safe to buy?

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