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C898 CBW

1985 Austin Metro Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,399 mi
Last recorded10,399 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro Auto19,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC898 CBW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 10,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at End (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 10,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at End (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 10,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 9,860 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 9,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 9,581 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 9,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 9,159 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,995 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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C898 CBW is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 19,394 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C898 CBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C898 CBW registered?

C898 CBW is a 1985 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C898 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C898 CBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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