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C508 EFJ

1985 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,439 mi
Last recorded48,439 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC508 EFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,439 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,660 miles

Backing on front number plate lifting. Corrosion in o/s and n/s outer body sills and f/n/s, f/o/s inner wings.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,660 miles

Backing on front number plate lifting. Corrosion in o/s and n/s outer body sills and f/n/s, f/o/s inner wings.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,470 miles

Play in steering coloum. Front number plate backing fading. F/o/s tyre worn on inner edge. Crackes in fuel tank cap seal. Corrosion in r/o/s and r/n/s outer body sills inner face. Crackes in f/n/s lower brake hose.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,961 miles

corrosion in n/s and o/s front in a non structual area

front number plate darkened

Fail 21 Mar 2006 41,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

corrosion in n/s and o/s front in a non structual area

front number plate darkened

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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C508 EFJ is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 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 C508 EFJ, 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 41 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 C508 EFJ registered?

C508 EFJ is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 27 November 1985.

Is C508 EFJ safe to buy?

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