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C69 LGJ

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,766 mi
Last recorded89,766 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC69 LGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 89,766 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,766 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 87,086 miles

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to O/S/R boot floor & N/S/R

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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C69 LGJ is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 33,908 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C69 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C69 LGJ registered?

C69 LGJ is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 7 April 1986.

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