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C804 GHJ

1985 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC804 GHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2009 74,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,444 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 65,962 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C804 GHJ is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C804 GHJ, 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 C804 GHJ registered?

C804 GHJ is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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