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D61 RYB

1987 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,510 mi
Last recorded25,510 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD61 RYB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2007 25,510 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension low. †under side of car very rusty. †fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 17 May 2006 22,848 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 22,848 miles

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

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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D61 RYB is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D61 RYB, 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 D61 RYB registered?

D61 RYB is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is D61 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D61 RYB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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