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C53 YEF

1986 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,175 mi
Last recorded63,175 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC53 YEF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 63,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 May 2011 91,836 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,511 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracked

slight play in rack n/s

Fail 28 Apr 2010 88,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracked

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,504 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 85,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,683 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 80,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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C53 YEF is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,426 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 C53 YEF, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C53 YEF is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 29 April 1986.

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