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D592 OKJ

1987 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,263 mi
Last recorded23,263 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD592 OKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 23,263 miles

advise nearside rear rim dented

advise offside front wing

advise offside rear lamp lense

advise slight play nearside front hub assembly

advise surface rust underside on vehicle

Fail 3 May 2008 23,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside rear rim dented

advise offside front wing

advise offside rear lamp lense

advise slight play nearside front hub assembly

advise surface rust underside on vehicle

Pass 24 May 2007 21,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 21,404 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D592 OKJ is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 D592 OKJ, 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 39 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 D592 OKJ registered?

D592 OKJ is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D592 OKJ safe to buy?

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