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D360 MDV

1986 Austin Metro City X

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,992 mi
Last recorded57,992 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD360 MDV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,992 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 57,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 57,787 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 57,787 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2006 56,502 miles

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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D360 MDV is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 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 D360 MDV, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D360 MDV registered?

D360 MDV is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D360 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D360 MDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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