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C404 NGM

1985 Austin Metro V/plas

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,864 mi
Last recorded88,864 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas56,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC404 NGM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 88,864 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,396 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 86,255 miles

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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C404 NGM is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C404 NGM, 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 C404 NGM registered?

C404 NGM is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C404 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C404 NGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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