1986 Austin Metro 1.0L Petrol · C848 JGC
1986 Austin Metro (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1986. Recorded mileage 20,600 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 998cc
C848 JGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 20,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C848 JGC Mileage History
- 01/10/202319,656 mi
- 01/10/202420,160 mi+504 mi
- 07/10/202420,170 mi+10 mi
- 02/10/202520,600 mi+430 mi
- 02/10/202520,600 mi
Average of roughly 471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C848 JGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Metro (C848 JGC) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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