MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D38 SWL is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D38 SWL, 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 D38 SWL registered?
D38 SWL is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 July 1987.
Is D38 SWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for D38 SWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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