MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Austin Metro?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C830 SRT is a 1985 Austin Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 37,795 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C830 SRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C830 SRT?
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What year was C830 SRT registered?
C830 SRT is a 1985 Austin Metro, first registered on 28 August 1985.
Is C830 SRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C830 SRT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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