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D390 XRB

1986 Austin Metro City X

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,936 mi
Last recorded21,936 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD390 XRB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 21,936 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 21,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,320 miles

surface corrossion on underside off vehicle and suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,538 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 20,530 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,458 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

nearside front tyre feathering inner and outer edges

offside front tyre feathering inner edge

offside rear wheel arch erupting

rear valance erupting

suspension could do with pumping up

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,110 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills erupting

Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,524 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

kerbing scuffs to front near side tyre wall

Fail 14 Feb 2006 19,524 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

kerbing scuffs to front near side tyre wall

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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D390 XRB is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D390 XRB, 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 D390 XRB registered?

D390 XRB is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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