MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
extencive heavy corrosion throughout vehicle
front brake pads approx 60% worn
heavy corrosion to offside and nearside front upper inner wings
heavy engine oil leak
light damage to rear bumper
nearside front bumper end cap missing
uneven treadwear on nearside rear tyre, both rear tyres perrished
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exss oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D871 VTF is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 D871 VTF, 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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What year was D871 VTF registered?
D871 VTF is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 30 September 1986.
Is D871 VTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D871 VTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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