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C814 VKV

1985 Austin Metro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,010 mi
Last recorded40,010 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC814 VKV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 40,010 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 38,524 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,294 miles

Front support panel both sides has corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre, valve stem perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre, valve stem perishing

Offside Front Inner Arch panel assembly has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre, valve stem perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2022 36,294 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front support panel both sides has corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre, valve stem perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre, valve stem perishing

Offside Front Inner Arch panel assembly has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre, valve stem perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,921 miles

slight exhaust blow, slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 20,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 20,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 18,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,419 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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C814 VKV is a 1985 Austin Metro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 38,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C814 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C814 VKV registered?

C814 VKV is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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