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C920 GAR

1985 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,089 mi
Last recorded49,089 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC920 GAR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,802 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,307 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 46,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,194 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,003 miles

off side outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 34,725 miles

n/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

rear suspension slighly low

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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C920 GAR is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C920 GAR, 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 C920 GAR registered?

C920 GAR is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C920 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C920 GAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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