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C793 HOP

1986 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,341 mi
Last recorded35,341 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC793 HOP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,341 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,327 miles

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 33,237 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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C793 HOP is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C793 HOP, 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 40 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 C793 HOP registered?

C793 HOP is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C793 HOP safe to buy?

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