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D52 YDL

1986 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,571 mi
Last recorded2,571 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 MG Metro Turbo44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 YDL
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 2,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 2,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 1,961 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 19,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 1,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 3 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 85,769 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise slight play end of steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2006 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise slight play end of steering rack

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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D52 YDL is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D52 YDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D52 YDL registered?

D52 YDL is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 16 August 1986.

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