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C606 HHK

1985 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

49,709 mi
Last recorded49,709 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC606 HHK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2024 49,709 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2023 49,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front upper chassis corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front upper chassis corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front upper chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 49,547 miles

Suspension system inoperative front and rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front upper chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,455 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,144 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 49,144 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,795 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 48,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,223 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,223 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,612 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,966 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tailgate struts very weak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,220 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 44,220 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,383 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,370 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,651 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 40,651 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C606 HHK is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C606 HHK, 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 C606 HHK registered?

C606 HHK is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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