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C596 PMX

1985 Austin Metro Auto

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,191 mi
Last recorded48,191 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Auto19,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC596 PMX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,191 miles

as per original sheet

Fail 3 Mar 2006 48,184 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspension pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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C596 PMX is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C596 PMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C596 PMX registered?

C596 PMX is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C596 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C596 PMX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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