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C400 VLT

1986 Austin Metro City

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,081 mi
Last recorded42,081 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 VLT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 42,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 42,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,655 miles

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.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 39,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,785 miles

front exhaust bracket

headlamp patterns

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,535 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,535 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,266 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 29,049 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,230 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,588 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,853 miles

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

Offside front valance body has a slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,457 miles

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.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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