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C45 ADL

1986 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,607 mi
Last recorded21,607 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro L40,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 ADL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,607 miles

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

driver's seat slightly loose

no rear seat belts fitted or required

suspension ride height low

Fail 31 Jul 2009 21,602 miles

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

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

driver's seat slightly loose

no rear seat belts fitted or required

suspension ride height low

Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,382 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 21,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,316 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 21,313 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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C45 ADL is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 C45 ADL, 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 C45 ADL registered?

C45 ADL is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C45 ADL safe to buy?

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