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D596 DBJ

1987 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,605 mi
Last recorded43,605 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD596 DBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 43,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 41,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

CO 0.20% 149PPM HC

O/S/F WING HEAVILY RUSTED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 35,345 miles

REAR PANEL RUSTED +O/S/F WING

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 May 2010 35,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

REAR PANEL RUSTED +O/S/F WING

Pass 21 May 2009 31,659 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2008 28,746 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SERVICE BRAKE =56% PARK = 16%

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2008 28,746 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 27,744 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2007 27,744 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2006 27,313 miles

Interior mirror is starting to come loose from windscreen. †Front suspension seems low and may need pumping up.

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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D596 DBJ is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D596 DBJ, 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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D596 DBJ is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 25 April 1987.

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