MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit!, (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
drivers seat belt stalk damaged but still functions o.k.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres badly cracked and perished
front exhaust bracket
headlamp patterns
Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front valance body has a slight corrosion
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C400 VLT is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1986 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C400 VLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C400 VLT?
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What year was C400 VLT registered?
C400 VLT is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 13 March 1986.
Is C400 VLT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C400 VLT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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