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A207 YDT

1984 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,373 mi
Last recorded113,373 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Austin Metro City34,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA207 YDT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,373 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,366 miles

car in a general poor condition

car underside in a very rusty condition

Pass 18 Feb 2010 113,359 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 113,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 113,347 miles

car in a very rusty condition

Pass 29 Nov 2006 113,345 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 113,331 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 113,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body and general condition poor

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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A207 YDT is a 1984 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 34,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A207 YDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A207 YDT registered?

A207 YDT is a 1984 Austin Metro City, first registered on 27 January 1984.

Is A207 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A207 YDT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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