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C415 GBO

1985 Austin Metro Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,269 mi
Last recorded16,269 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Auto19,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC415 GBO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 16,269 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Nov 2024 16,168 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2024 15,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 15,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 12,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 11,821 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 10,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 9,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,574 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

osr lamp damaged

transmission faulty

Fail 23 Sep 2011 8,574 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr lamp damaged

transmission faulty

Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,359 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,087 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,747 miles

Automatic transmission does not operate in D position

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,315 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 7,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,108 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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C415 GBO is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C415 GBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C415 GBO registered?

C415 GBO is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 30 October 1985.

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