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C312 YTR

1985 Austin Metro City

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,044 mi
Last recorded43,044 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City45,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC312 YTR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 43,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 42,944 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 42,944 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,808 miles

suspension very low

Pass 7 May 2013 42,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 42,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,010 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal has a lot of reserve travel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,756 miles

brake pedel has a lot of travel

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,416 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 41,416 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,329 miles

o/s rear brake slightly stuck on

very slight corrotion to o/s front foot well, not holed

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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C312 YTR is a 1985 Austin Metro City in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C312 YTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C312 YTR registered?

C312 YTR is a 1985 Austin Metro City, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C312 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C312 YTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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