MOT Status
Mileage
57,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
passengers headlamp glass cracked beam pattern un affected
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B827 CAF is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B827 CAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B827 CAF registered?
B827 CAF is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 26 April 1985.
Is B827 CAF safe to buy?
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