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C776 URW

1985 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,092 mi
Last recorded54,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC776 URW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,092 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,332 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,332 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,324 miles

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

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

corrosion to off side front chassie inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,154 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,031 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 48,792 miles

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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C776 URW is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 C776 URW, 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 41 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 C776 URW registered?

C776 URW is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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