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C944 NTW

1986 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,214 mi
Last recorded49,214 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro L40,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC944 NTW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,214 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,185 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 48,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2005 47,765 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2005 47,765 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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C944 NTW is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C944 NTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C944 NTW registered?

C944 NTW is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is C944 NTW safe to buy?

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