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D849 CCG

1987 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,337 mi
Last recorded90,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD849 CCG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 89,729 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 89,729 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 88,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 67,518 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 86,808 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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D849 CCG is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D849 CCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D849 CCG registered?

D849 CCG is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D849 CCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D849 CCG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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