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C778 JOL

1986 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,948 mi
Last recorded22,948 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro L40,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 JOL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2010 22,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,948 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,384 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 22,384 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,716 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,680 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 12,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C778 JOL is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 40,518 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 C778 JOL, 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 40 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 C778 JOL registered?

C778 JOL is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 30 January 1986.

Is C778 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C778 JOL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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