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D434 RCM

1986 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,597 mi
Last recorded22,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD434 RCM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,273 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 81,264 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 15,298 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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D434 RCM is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D434 RCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D434 RCM registered?

D434 RCM is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D434 RCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D434 RCM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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