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C786 ATC

1985 Austin Metro L

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,621 mi
Last recorded45,621 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC786 ATC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,621 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 45,607 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,151 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 40,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 36,662 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 36,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C786 ATC is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Brown 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 C786 ATC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C786 ATC registered?

C786 ATC is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C786 ATC safe to buy?

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