MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake and sus pipes corroded allso slightwear in sus and steering at front
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake and sus pipes corroded allso slightwear in sus and steering at front
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
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C957 KHJ is a 1986 Austin Metro Auto in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1986 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 30,362 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C957 KHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C957 KHJ registered?
C957 KHJ is a 1986 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 25 March 1986.
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