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C501 PAL

1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,445 mi
Last recorded31,445 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC501 PAL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,445 miles

welding repair to under side of vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2018 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

welding repair to under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,925 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to floor showing slight corrosion. will need attending to for next mot. (6.1.B.2)

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

engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,814 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,488 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,976 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 27,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 27,316 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 27,315 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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C501 PAL is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 37,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C501 PAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C501 PAL registered?

C501 PAL is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C501 PAL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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