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C810 HWB

1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,211 mi
Last recorded35,211 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto30,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC810 HWB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,211 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 35,220 miles

Emissions not tested due to exessive water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,066 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 34,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 34,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both offside front and nearside front arches are starting to corrode

Fail 12 May 2009 34,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both offside front and nearside front arches are starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2008 33,785 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,175 miles

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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C810 HWB is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C810 HWB, 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 C810 HWB registered?

C810 HWB is a 1985 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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