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C515 AWS

1985 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,307 mi
Last recorded28,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC515 AWS
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2008 28,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 28,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

nearside rear bumper end missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2005 23,011 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 23,011 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

0/S;FRONT;TYRE;INNER;TREAD;GETTING;LOW

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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C515 AWS is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C515 AWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C515 AWS registered?

C515 AWS is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C515 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C515 AWS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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