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C814 HJO

1986 Austin Metro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,834 mi
Last recorded43,834 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro L40,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC814 HJO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion

underside undersealed

Fail 28 Jun 2023 43,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ALL floor under sealed

Condensation nearside headlight unit

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks Inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks Inner & outer tread & side wall & inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age c racks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion BOTH front Inner wheel arches

Surface corrosion nearside & offside rear back plates

Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer tread showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion BOTH front Inner wheel arches

Surface corrosion Fuel tank & fuel neck

Fail 13 Jun 2022 43,356 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer tread showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion BOTH front Inner wheel arches

Surface corrosion Fuel tank & fuel neck

Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2015 42,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 May 2015 42,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 May 2014 38,714 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 38,703 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 33,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 33,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,642 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,884 miles

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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C814 HJO is a 1986 Austin Metro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 40,518 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C814 HJO, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C814 HJO is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 30 April 1986.

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