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C548 TDF

1985 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,640 mi
Last recorded11,640 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC548 TDF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,640 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 11,640 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,440 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 11,436 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 10,971 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 109,071 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C548 TDF is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Beige 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 C548 TDF, 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 C548 TDF registered?

C548 TDF is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is C548 TDF safe to buy?

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