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C807 JHB

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC807 JHB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle only just passed exhaust emissions test †requires engine tune

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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C807 JHB is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 33,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C807 JHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C807 JHB registered?

C807 JHB is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C807 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C807 JHB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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