MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C970 HYA is a 1986 Austin Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 31,508 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C970 HYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C970 HYA registered?
C970 HYA is a 1986 Austin Metro, first registered on 11 April 1986.
Is C970 HYA safe to buy?
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