MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on off side front floor not in prescribed area very borderline
general corrosion starting throughout vehicle very borderline in places
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
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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C848 RMX is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C848 RMX, 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 C848 RMX registered?
C848 RMX is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 5 October 1985.
Is C848 RMX safe to buy?
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