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C986 JOD

1986 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,923 mi
Last recorded42,923 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC986 JOD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,923 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 42,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,709 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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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C986 JOD is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 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 C986 JOD, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C986 JOD registered?

C986 JOD is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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