1985 Austin Metro Auto 1.3L Petrol · C898 CBW
1985 Austin Metro Auto (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1985. Recorded mileage 10,399 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1275cc
C898 CBW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
- 10,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C898 CBW Mileage History
- 28/03/202210,399 mi
- 29/03/202210,399 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
C898 CBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Metro Auto (C898 CBW) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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