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C848 JGC

1986 Austin Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

20,600 mi
Last recorded20,600 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro31,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC848 JGC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,600 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 20,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 20,170 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2024 20,160 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2023 19,656 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at the front of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2022 19,414 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 19,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure l/h rear tyre badly cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear adjusted on rear brakes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge r/h rear tyre only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 18,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower body wing panel is slightly corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 18,725 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 18,725 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front side repeater not working

Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,108 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 18,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wind screen wipers worn replaced. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working off side front indicator not working repaired. (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,585 miles

Advise N/S/F lower wing has lihgt corrosion on it

Advise front lower cross member has light corrosion on it

Advise slihgt damage to N/S/F wing

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,228 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 17,228 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,942 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2006 16,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Advise on front wheel tracking

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2005 16,652 miles

advise suspension pump up

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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C848 JGC is a 1986 Austin Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 31,508 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C848 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C848 JGC registered?

C848 JGC is a 1986 Austin Metro, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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