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C455 LOX

1986 Austin Metro City X

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,941 mi
Last recorded37,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC455 LOX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,941 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,251 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 33,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,779 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 28,779 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,970 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 23,970 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C455 LOX is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C455 LOX, 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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What year was C455 LOX registered?

C455 LOX is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C455 LOX safe to buy?

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