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C70 KGJ

1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

35,450 mi
Last recorded35,450 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 KGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front valance corroded

fuel filler rubber pipe perished

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front valance corroded

fuel filler rubber pipe perished

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

boot struts defective

front panel corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

nail in tyre

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2006 34,365 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

boot struts defective

corrosion n/s/r inner sill

corrosion o/s/r sill

front panel corroded

nail in tyre

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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C70 KGJ is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 C70 KGJ, 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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What year was C70 KGJ registered?

C70 KGJ is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 30 January 1986.

Is C70 KGJ safe to buy?

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