CarVerify

Free Car Check

D93 POJ

1987 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD93 POJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,315 miles

oil around the engine

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,624 miles

Nearside Front inner rack play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,898 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,210 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2013 50,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front suspension low but not on bump stop

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,124 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,836 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle is heavily greased and oiled underside.Brake pipes heavily greased....

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,625 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,552 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 38,552 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2006

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
Full Austin Metro City reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D93 POJ is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 39,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D93 POJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D93 POJ?

You can check the full history of D93 POJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D93 POJ registered?

D93 POJ is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 29 June 1987.

Is D93 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D93 POJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D93 POJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D93 POJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.