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C820 JGC

1985 Austin Metro City

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,297 mi
Last recorded30,297 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 JGC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,297 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 30,297 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,631 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 29,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side rear radious has restricted movement

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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C820 JGC is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C820 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C820 JGC registered?

C820 JGC is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C820 JGC safe to buy?

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