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D908 MOV

1986 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,345 mi
Last recorded29,345 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD908 MOV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,345 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,834 miles

exhaust is corroding.

metal brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing corrosion.

near side front tyre is perishing.

windscreen wipers smear screen slightly.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 25,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust is corroding.

metal brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing corrosion.

near side front tyre is perishing.

windscreen wipers smear screen slightly.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 16,484 miles

Oil leak

all tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 19 Feb 2011 16,484 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

all tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 18 Feb 2010 14,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 12,296 miles

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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D908 MOV is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Blue 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 D908 MOV, 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 D908 MOV registered?

D908 MOV is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 19 September 1986.

Is D908 MOV safe to buy?

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