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C597 EBW

1985 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Hle46,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC597 EBW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,324 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 99,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 96,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 96,331 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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C597 EBW is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 46,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C597 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C597 EBW registered?

C597 EBW is a 1985 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C597 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C597 EBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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