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C345 DVS

1985 Austin Metro V/plas

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,441 mi
Last recorded67,441 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas56,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC345 DVS
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 67,441 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 67,400 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 67,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,456 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,747 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 62,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,344 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 61,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,449 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 60,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 60,401 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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C345 DVS is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 56,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C345 DVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C345 DVS registered?

C345 DVS is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C345 DVS safe to buy?

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