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C604 HBH

1986 Austin Metro Hle

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,701 mi
Last recorded56,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC604 HBH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,192 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 56,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,494 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,689 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 54,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 54,683 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,706 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 50,703 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 44,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,448 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 38,443 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 35,250 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 25,657 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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C604 HBH is a 1986 Austin Metro Hle in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C604 HBH, 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 40 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 C604 HBH registered?

C604 HBH is a 1986 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C604 HBH shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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