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D925 JNX

1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,327 mi
Last recorded28,327 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto28,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD925 JNX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 28,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 28,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,115 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 27,702 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 27,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 27,224 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 26,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 25,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,801 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST BOX O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 May 2007 25,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 23,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D925 JNX is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D925 JNX, 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 D925 JNX registered?

D925 JNX is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 21 May 1987.

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