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C778 OPN

1985 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,817 mi
Last recorded17,817 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 OPN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2008 17,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front floor pans (near side and off side )corroded near to limit.

fuel filler neck rubber coupling badly craked.

near side and off front wings have reflectors fitted not repeater lamps.

near side and off side floor pans(centre )corroded near to limit.

near side and off side outer sills starting to become corroded.

near side hand brake reading low.

rear inner sills corroded.

rear valence corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,483 miles

nsf wing rusty at bottom

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 OPN is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 OPN, 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 41 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 OPN registered?

C778 OPN is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C778 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C778 OPN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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