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D628 ALB

1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,743 mi
Last recorded12,743 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD628 ALB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2007 12,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,327 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,corrosion inner sills

Fail 29 Jul 2005 7,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 7,540 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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D628 ALB is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 37,366 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D628 ALB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was D628 ALB registered?

D628 ALB is a 1986 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 12 September 1986.

Is D628 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D628 ALB shows 4 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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