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C980 VUY

1985 Austin Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,985 mi
Last recorded19,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro37,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 VUY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2008 19,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 18,563 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 18,554 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 18,363 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 18,363 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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C980 VUY is a 1985 Austin Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C980 VUY, 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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What year was C980 VUY registered?

C980 VUY is a 1985 Austin Metro, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C980 VUY safe to buy?

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