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C46 GYB

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,456 mi
Last recorded32,456 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 GYB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 May 2007 32,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,033 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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C46 GYB is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Beige 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 Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 33,908 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C46 GYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C46 GYB registered?

C46 GYB is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C46 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C46 GYB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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