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C346 VPF

1986 Austin Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,106 mi
Last recorded33,106 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro31,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC346 VPF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 33,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floor pans have been welded

damage and hole in o/s sill outside perscribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,138 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 30,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills been repaired and corroded

movement in off side front wheel bearing

movement in steering rack

oil leaks

rear brakes noisy

rear sub frame corroded

smell off petrol at rear ( no visible leak at time off test )

wind screen chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,419 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 27,419 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 27,249 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 27,249 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside front floor pan corroded but have been repaired inside vehicle

slight play in front wheel bearing

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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C346 VPF is a 1986 Austin Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C346 VPF, 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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C346 VPF is a 1986 Austin Metro, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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The MOT history for C346 VPF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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