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D114 GBP

1987 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

52,850 mi
Last recorded52,850 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD114 GBP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2007 52,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

f/n/s floor area corroded †slight play r/n/s radius arm

Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,362 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear n/s radius arm slight play †underfloor areas corroded †steering shaft coupling small splits †r/o/s floor in boot corroded †

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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D114 GBP is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D114 GBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D114 GBP is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 9 May 1987.

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The MOT history for D114 GBP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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