MOT Status
Mileage
33,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C76 FAR is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C76 FAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C76 FAR registered?
C76 FAR is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C76 FAR safe to buy?
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