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D370 GFB

1987 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,775 mi
Last recorded37,775 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD370 GFB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,775 miles

bonnet corroding badly.

front+rear valance corroding.

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish.

o/s/f inner brake pads starting to wear down.

oil leak.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear wheels/tyres different size to front +fitted with spacers.

slight damage to o/s/r fluid suspension pipe.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet corroding badly.

front+rear valance corroding.

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish.

o/s/f inner brake pads starting to wear down.

oil leak.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

slight damage to o/s/r fluid suspension pipe.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 29,218 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 29,218 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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D370 GFB is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 D370 GFB, 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 39 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 D370 GFB registered?

D370 GFB is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 7 January 1987.

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