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C67 GTA

1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,082 mi
Last recorded64,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC67 GTA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

suspension hard?

Fail 16 Jun 2017 64,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

suspension hard?

Pass 12 May 2016 63,875 miles

Inner steering rack joints have slight free play detected

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 May 2016 63,875 miles

Inner steering rack joints have slight free play detected

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,756 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface cracks offside rear and nearside front tyres

Fail 29 May 2015 61,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside suspension low

surface cracks offside rear and nearside front tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,514 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 60,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 60,375 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 60,372 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,382 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 59,381 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,127 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,928 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,833 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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C67 GTA is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 37,366 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 C67 GTA, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C67 GTA is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 21 February 1986.

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