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D820 DBK

1986 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,153 mi
Last recorded60,153 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD820 DBK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,153 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

corrosion rear valence and rear inner sills

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,919 miles

CORROSION IN N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR CORROSION IN N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS

Fail 17 Aug 2010 59,907 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

CORROSION IN N/S/F AND O/S/F FLOOR CORROSION IN N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,372 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 59,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 58,744 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,744 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,955 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,242 miles

heavy corrosion to floor pans

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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D820 DBK is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D820 DBK, 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.

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D820 DBK is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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