MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
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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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