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C98 KBH

1986 Austin Metro Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,035 mi
Last recorded19,035 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Auto30,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC98 KBH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2010 19,035 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 18,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,283 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,281 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 18,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,209 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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C98 KBH is a 1986 Austin Metro Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C98 KBH, 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 C98 KBH registered?

C98 KBH is a 1986 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 23 June 1986.

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