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D441 CHO

1987 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,009 mi
Last recorded70,009 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD441 CHO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2006 70,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 69,189 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 69,189 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D441 CHO is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 39,940 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D441 CHO, 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 39 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of D441 CHO?

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What year was D441 CHO registered?

D441 CHO is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 18 June 1987.

Is D441 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D441 CHO shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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