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C879 YHP

1986 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,012 mi
Last recorded59,012 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro L40,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 YHP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 59,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 59,010 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 58,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 48,345 miles

Front Valance rusty and in poor condition.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck assembly. ()

Rear Valance rusty and in poor condition.

Fail 1 May 2019 48,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Front panel corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck assembly. ()

Nearside Front Repeater indicator not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Repeater indicator not working.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear panel corroded.

Fail 12 May 2017 48,343 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front panel corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Rear panel corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 49,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,135 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 49,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,249 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 48,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,010 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,702 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,954 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 46,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,326 miles

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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C879 YHP is a 1986 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 40,518 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C879 YHP, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C879 YHP is a 1986 Austin Metro L, first registered on 12 March 1986.

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