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C413 COU

1986 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,520 mi
Last recorded48,520 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC413 COU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,520 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,335 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,879 miles

general body corrossion.

headlight pattern diffused.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 47,870 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

corrosion apparent around fuel filler neck

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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C413 COU is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C413 COU, 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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What year was C413 COU registered?

C413 COU is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C413 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C413 COU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C413 COU have outstanding finance?

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