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C436 UGW

1986 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,557 mi
Last recorded24,557 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro L40,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC436 UGW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,557 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 22,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,046 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 20,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,781 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,781 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,219 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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C436 UGW is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 40,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C436 UGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C436 UGW registered?

C436 UGW is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C436 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C436 UGW shows 14 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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