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C672 DYU

1986 Austin Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,724 mi
Last recorded31,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro31,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC672 DYU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,711 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 30,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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C672 DYU is a 1986 Austin Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 31,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C672 DYU, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C672 DYU?

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What year was C672 DYU registered?

C672 DYU is a 1986 Austin Metro, first registered on 26 June 1986.

Is C672 DYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C672 DYU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C672 DYU have outstanding finance?

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