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C881 OUY

1985 Austin Metro L

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,402 mi
Last recorded36,402 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro L38,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC881 OUY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 36,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 35,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 35,849 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 34,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 33,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 30,336 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 25,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,264 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly

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

Passenger wiper smearing screen slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres cracking slightly

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

Passenger wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,679 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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C881 OUY is a 1985 Austin Metro L in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C881 OUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C881 OUY registered?

C881 OUY is a 1985 Austin Metro L, first registered on 10 August 1985.

Is C881 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C881 OUY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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