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D106 MON

1986 Austin Metro City

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,696 mi
Last recorded36,696 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD106 MON
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 36,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2024 36,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 36,644 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 36,644 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 36,611 miles

CAR UNDER BODY SEALED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 36,607 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMP CAP FITTED. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CAR UNDER BODY SEALED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,522 miles

MINOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES REAR

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Fail 9 Mar 2016 21,514 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER TO INNER FLITCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL TO END (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

MINOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES REAR

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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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D106 MON is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,426 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D106 MON, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D106 MON is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 18 August 1986.

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