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D818 WNV

1986 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,176 mi
Last recorded100,176 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Auto30,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 WNV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,176 miles

BOOT STRUTS DO NOT SUPPPORT BOOT LID

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/FRONT LOWER WING CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,844 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 94,826 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 94,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

excessive oil leaks to engine causing puddles of oil on road surface

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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D818 WNV is a 1986 Austin Metro Auto in Red 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 30,362 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D818 WNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D818 WNV registered?

D818 WNV is a 1986 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 26 August 1986.

Is D818 WNV safe to buy?

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