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C952 UJL

1985 Austin Metro City X

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

49,470 mi
Last recorded49,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 UJL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,487 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,243 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 45,243 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 42,874 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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C952 UJL is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C952 UJL, 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 41 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 C952 UJL registered?

C952 UJL is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 30 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C952 UJL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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