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C918 SRX

1986 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

926 mi
Last recorded926 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 SRX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 926 miles

slight movement rack bushes

slight movement steering arms

Pass 22 Dec 2007 525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 503 miles

Many non stardard parts fitted!

Fail 23 Dec 2006 503 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Car much modified.Many no stardard parts fitted!

OSF inner CV boot poor condition.

Pass 24 Sep 2005 502 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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C918 SRX is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C918 SRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C918 SRX registered?

C918 SRX is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C918 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C918 SRX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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