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C673 EWN

1985 Austin Metro Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,867 mi
Last recorded11,867 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Auto19,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC673 EWN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,867 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 11,867 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,754 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 11,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,491 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosian starting

Fail 11 Aug 2007 11,477 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

surface corosian throughout

surface corrosian under bonnett

Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,138 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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C673 EWN is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C673 EWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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C673 EWN is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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