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C589 YPO

1985 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,813 mi
Last recorded57,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 YPO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,813 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 54,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 53,059 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

1. Offside top joint slight wear †2. Offside lower joint slight wear

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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C589 YPO is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C589 YPO, 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 C589 YPO registered?

C589 YPO is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C589 YPO safe to buy?

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