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C586 RMX

1985 Austin Metro City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

38,751 mi
Last recorded38,751 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC586 RMX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2006 38,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 36,945 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 36,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

osr light lens cracked not showing white light

rear seats have been reclined unable to test seatbelts

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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C586 RMX is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C586 RMX, 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.

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What year was C586 RMX registered?

C586 RMX is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 31 October 1985.

Is C586 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C586 RMX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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