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D945 UWV

1986 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,322 mi
Last recorded45,322 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro City X35,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD945 UWV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,322 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 45,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

rust n/s sill front area outside seat area just ok o/s sill areas starting rust , brake warning light flashes on at times (level ok at time of teat) slight play in steering (felt at steering wheel)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,659 miles

has had plate work to sills and floor (fresh underseal ect / rear valance panel rusted , suspension lowish . leak from rad assy area

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,566 miles

no rera belts fitted, small chip on screen . slight play in steering coupling . rust in floor o/s jacking front area rust rear sub frame mounting area (minor at this time, suspension o/s low just ok .

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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D945 UWV is a 1986 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D945 UWV, 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 D945 UWV registered?

D945 UWV is a 1986 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 15 October 1986.

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