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D620 WNP

1986 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,082 mi
Last recorded45,082 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD620 WNP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,081 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s front tyre perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,797 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 43,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,312 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,220 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,528 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 41,528 miles

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

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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D620 WNP is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 35,190 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 D620 WNP, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D620 WNP registered?

D620 WNP is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D620 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D620 WNP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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