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C525 XRT

1986 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,003 mi
Last recorded50,003 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 XRT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 50,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,542 miles

near and off side floor panels slightly corodded and near side front tyre cracking on side outter wall

Fail 13 Mar 2007 44,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 41,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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C525 XRT is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C525 XRT, 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 C525 XRT registered?

C525 XRT is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is C525 XRT safe to buy?

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