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D365 XMY

1986 Austin Metro City X

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,804 mi
Last recorded31,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD365 XMY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,804 miles

same as before

Fail 17 Jul 2007 31,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front sub frame bushes worn

slight corrosion along nearside sill

slight corrosion along offside sill

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

suspension ( CAR LEANING )

Pass 18 May 2006 17,292 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 17,292 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both bottom ball joints & n/s track rod end

Pass 26 May 2005 11,843 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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D365 XMY is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Green 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 D365 XMY, 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 D365 XMY registered?

D365 XMY is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D365 XMY safe to buy?

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