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1957 AUSTIN METROPOLITAN - ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 124
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Austin Metropolitan is being sold with no reserve, with all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support. The car has had recent work done including a new clutch, brakes, windscreen, and battery, and is in regular use.
Condition
6
The car has had several recent upgrades including a new clutch, brakes, windscreen, and battery, and is described as being on the road and regularly used. However, the description does not provide details on the exterior or interior condition, and it's noted that the current V5 is missing trade and export slips, suggesting some reconditioning or paperwork attention may be needed.
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92,641 miles (via 2012 MOT)
ULC 464
1957
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
Make: AUSTIN Registration: ULC 464
Engine Size (cc): 1489 Year of Manufacture: 1957 Date First Registered: 19/09/1957 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING Guide Price: NO RESERVE You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Metropolitans
£1,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,504
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Metropolitan Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 25th Aug 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
92,641 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 22nd Aug 2012, 92,641 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- seat belts not fitted
Failed
On 17th Aug 2012, 92,641 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- seat belts not fitted
Passed
On 9th Aug 2011, 92,566 miles
Passed
On 13th Aug 2010, 92,441 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Surface rust on rear cross member.
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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