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C58 RPF

1985 Austin Metro City

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,436 mi
Last recorded77,436 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 RPF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 75,418 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 75,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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C58 RPF is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C58 RPF, 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 C58 RPF registered?

C58 RPF is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C58 RPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C58 RPF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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