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D93 OOM

1987 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

66,774 mi
Last recorded66,774 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD93 OOM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear valance corroded not in area

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,761 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 66,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D93 OOM is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 D93 OOM, 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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D93 OOM is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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