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D114 SFY

1986 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,000 mi
Last recorded30,000 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD114 SFY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,000 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,225 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,713 miles

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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D114 SFY is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D114 SFY, 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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What year was D114 SFY registered?

D114 SFY is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 19 November 1986.

Is D114 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D114 SFY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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