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C757 OJM

1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,006 mi
Last recorded40,006 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC757 OJM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,006 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 40,592 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension metal pipes

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear suspension height low

Slight corrosion on body but not in prescribed areas

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,592 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension metal pipes

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension height low

Slight corrosion on body but not in prescribed areas

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,455 miles

n/s/f floor corroded not within specified area

Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f floor corroded not within specified area

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,134 miles

EXSTENSIVE repairs to under side of vehicle. †Surface corrosion on rear suspension metal pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,690 miles

o/s and n/s/f jacking points corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2005 39,690 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s/f jacking points corroded

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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C757 OJM is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C757 OJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C757 OJM registered?

C757 OJM is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 24 January 1986.

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