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C612 AEC

1985 Austin Metro V/plas

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,971 mi
Last recorded19,971 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas56,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC612 AEC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,971 miles

outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,138 miles

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE SIDE REPETER LENS IS MISSING BUT NOT SHOWING A WHITE LIGHT WHEN IN OPERATION

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE SERVICE BRAKE WAS SHOWING A SLIGHTLY LOW READING COMPARED WITH THE OFFSIDE REAR , POSSABLE REQUIRE CLEAN AND RE-ADJUSTING

FRONT NEARSIDE MUDFLAP IS INSECURE

FRONT NEARSIDE OUTER WING CORRODED AT FRONT , NO SHARP OR JAGGED EDGES PRESENT

FRONT OFFSIDE WING AT BOTTOM IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OUTER SILLS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE ALONG SILLS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR OFFSIDE INNER WING IS STARTING TO CORRODE

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 16,432 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,036 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 13,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,418 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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C612 AEC is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 56,142 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C612 AEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C612 AEC registered?

C612 AEC is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C612 AEC safe to buy?

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