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D291 GEX

1986 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,032 mi
Last recorded21,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD291 GEX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 20,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 19,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,711 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 19,711 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,533 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,133 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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D291 GEX is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D291 GEX, 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 D291 GEX registered?

D291 GEX is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D291 GEX safe to buy?

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