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DPW 768Y

1983 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,952 mi
Last recorded76,952 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro City42,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPW 768Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 76,952 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 76,943 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer †rear sub frame becoming weak due to corrosion

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
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DPW 768Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,071 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPW 768Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPW 768Y registered?

DPW 768Y is a 1983 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is DPW 768Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPW 768Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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