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C635 NFR

1986 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,830 mi
Last recorded46,830 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC635 NFR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,830 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,385 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 44,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,118 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 41,118 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,926 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,426 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 37,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,660 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 36,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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C635 NFR is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,426 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 C635 NFR, 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 40 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 C635 NFR registered?

C635 NFR is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 April 1986.

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