MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all under side under sealed
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
battery insecure.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?
Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C558 TPY is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 30,114 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C558 TPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C558 TPY registered?
C558 TPY is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 30 August 1985.
Is C558 TPY safe to buy?
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