MOT Status
Mileage
40,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracking
rear metal brake pipes
suspension ride hight
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C781 CTM is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 C781 CTM, 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 C781 CTM registered?
C781 CTM is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C781 CTM safe to buy?
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