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C409 PDP

1986 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,580 mi
Last recorded45,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 PDP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,580 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advanced corrosion to rear valance and boot floor

Advanced perishing in general to O/S/R tyre

Binding to O/S/F wheel

Binding to O/S/R wheel

Corrosion to floor to sill edges, rear floorpan edges and along seams of chassis under vehicle in general

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,557 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced corrosion to front panel,front floorpans,front chassis rails,outer sills and floor to sill edges and around rear suspension mounting points

advanced perishing n/s/r tyre

interior mirror slightly insecure

perishing/wear all front suspension bushes

slight binding to rear wheels

suspension height appears low

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,444 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,444 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around rear subframe mounting points

corrosion to both floor to sill edges and centre floor stiffeners

corrosion to fuel filler neck

perishing to n/s/r tyre

rear handbrake quadrants do not appear to move when operated

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced corrosion to rear valance/body crossmember

corrosion in general to both floor to sill edges and around floor stiffeners

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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C409 PDP is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C409 PDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C409 PDP is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 17 July 1986.

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