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C340 DJO

1985 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,079 mi
Last recorded54,079 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas56,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC340 DJO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,079 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,078 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,715 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 48,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 46,642 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,974 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear suspension sitting low.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 39,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C340 DJO is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C340 DJO, 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 C340 DJO registered?

C340 DJO is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C340 DJO safe to buy?

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