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C924 KFJ

1986 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,560 mi
Last recorded62,560 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro L40,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC924 KFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2011 62,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 49,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,804 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,804 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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C924 KFJ is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 40,518 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C924 KFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C924 KFJ registered?

C924 KFJ is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 9 July 1986.

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