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D915 NRJ

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,332 mi
Last recorded25,332 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD915 NRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 25,332 miles

slight fraying to o/s front seat belt. engine cooling fan noisey. slight exhaust blow from manifold. slight roughness to o/s rear wheel brg. centre exhaust rubbing on floor pan.

Fail 14 May 2009 25,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight fraying to o/s front seat belt. engine cooling fan noisey. slight exhaust blow from manifold. slight roughness to o/s rear wheel brg. centre exhaust rubbing on floor pan.

Pass 14 May 2008 20,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 18,939 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,794 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 15,773 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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D915 NRJ is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 28,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D915 NRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D915 NRJ registered?

D915 NRJ is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 28 February 1987.

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The MOT history for D915 NRJ 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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