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C765 WFH

1986 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,080 mi
Last recorded34,080 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC765 WFH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,080 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hydrocarbon emmissions very high

rear vallance badly corrorded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,003 miles

OSR tyre getting low

OSR tyre perished

rear suspension pipes corroded

rear vallance is badly corroded

slight corrosion to OSF floor pan

slight play in OSF wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2006 32,997 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear vallance is badly corroded

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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C765 WFH is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C765 WFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C765 WFH registered?

C765 WFH is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C765 WFH safe to buy?

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