MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
suspension low at rear of vehicle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
suspension low at rear of vehicle
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?
Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C842 GMB is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 56,142 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C842 GMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C842 GMB registered?
C842 GMB is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C842 GMB safe to buy?
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