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D24 CEW

1987 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,695 mi
Last recorded65,695 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 CEW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,695 miles

corrosion in front and rear wheel arches.

corrosion near rear subframe mounts.

corrosion on floor.

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills.

corrosion on some brake pipes

head light aim low.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 65,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D24 CEW is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 39,940 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 D24 CEW, 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 39 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 D24 CEW registered?

D24 CEW is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D24 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D24 CEW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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