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C72 GGC

1985 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,347 mi
Last recorded67,347 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC72 GGC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,865 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 66,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,716 miles

hazards not working

slight play in steering colomb

Fail 15 Jan 2014 66,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

hazards not working

rear suspension low

slight play in steering colomb

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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C72 GGC is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C72 GGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C72 GGC registered?

C72 GGC is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C72 GGC safe to buy?

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