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C762 YRV

1985 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,453 mi
Last recorded51,453 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC762 YRV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 51,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 49,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 49,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 49,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight damage to offside bumber

Fail 3 Oct 2022 49,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight damage to offside bumber

Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,017 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,389 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,309 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTINGS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off/side rear tyre thinning on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,596 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,248 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,718 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,739 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,977 miles

rust forming in rear outter sills

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,807 miles

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

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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C762 YRV is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C762 YRV, 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 C762 YRV registered?

C762 YRV is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 28 October 1985.

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