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D618 URD

1986 Austin Metro V/plas

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,909 mi
Last recorded43,909 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro V/plas36,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD618 URD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2009 43,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,197 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,363 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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D618 URD is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 36,283 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D618 URD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D618 URD registered?

D618 URD is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D618 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D618 URD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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