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C66 BKM

1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,133 mi
Last recorded24,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto30,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC66 BKM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,133 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 24,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,133 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,369 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,369 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,448 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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C66 BKM is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 30,114 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C66 BKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C66 BKM registered?

C66 BKM is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C66 BKM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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