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D854 YCD

1987 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,049 mi
Last recorded28,049 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD854 YCD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,027 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated.

Exhaust rear section has a slight leak of exhaust gases.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,982 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,221 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 24,169 miles

tailgate struts weak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 24,169 miles

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

tailgate struts weak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,929 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,510 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 23,510 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

noise from nearside rear wheel

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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D854 YCD is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D854 YCD, 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 39 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D854 YCD is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D854 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D854 YCD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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