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D796 AHO

1986 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,405 mi
Last recorded62,405 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City37,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD796 AHO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,405 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,462 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 61,462 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/r tyer badly cracked †o/s/f tyer worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,364 miles

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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D796 AHO is a 1986 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,426 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 D796 AHO, 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 40 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D796 AHO registered?

D796 AHO is a 1986 Austin Metro City, first registered on 28 October 1986.

Is D796 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D796 AHO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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