MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant loss
Oil leak
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
rear bumper panel corroding
Spare tyre defective
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
both rear tyres perishing on inner walls
front number plate deteriating
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C516 VAA is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C516 VAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was C516 VAA registered?
C516 VAA is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 August 1985.
Is C516 VAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C516 VAA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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