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D55 PAM

1986 MG Metro Turbo

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,414 mi
Last recorded28,414 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1986 MG Metro Turbo44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 PAM
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,414 miles

vehicle will require sva testing

Pass 21 Mar 2008

heavy modifcation to vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2005 39,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked but not distorting image

spare tyre defective

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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D55 PAM is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D55 PAM, 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 D55 PAM registered?

D55 PAM is a 1986 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D55 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D55 PAM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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