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D273 WWC

1987 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,731 mi
Last recorded45,731 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2005
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD273 WWC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2005 45,731 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge †surface cossosion on lower front panel + both front wings †o/s/front inner c/v boot split †both front compliance bush sign of wear

Fail 6 Jun 2005 45,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tryes worn on inner edges †surface corrosion along bottom edge of front panel + both front wings

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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D273 WWC is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D273 WWC, 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 D273 WWC registered?

D273 WWC is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D273 WWC safe to buy?

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