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C801 OPL

1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,516 mi
Last recorded32,516 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto30,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC801 OPL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 32,516 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 31,884 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 31,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radious arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 30,992 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All FOUR (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,918 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked on inner side wall

Fail 11 Mar 2017 28,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked on inner side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,654 miles

offside front wing rusty

suspension slightly low

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,306 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 21,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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C801 OPL is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 30,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C801 OPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C801 OPL registered?

C801 OPL is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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