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C752 AHU

1985 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,286 mi
Last recorded41,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC752 AHU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,286 miles

O/S/F Jacking point area rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,286 miles

O/S/F Jacking point area rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,055 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 40,963 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 40,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 40,841 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 40,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

water pump leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,062 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,061 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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C752 AHU is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C752 AHU, 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 C752 AHU registered?

C752 AHU is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C752 AHU safe to buy?

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