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E807 YDV

1988 Austin Metro City X

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,771 mi
Last recorded37,771 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE807 YDV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 37,771 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 37,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 37,482 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,945 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 36,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 36,532 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 36,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between manifold / downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,576 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 35,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working x 2 (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,461 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 35,457 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 35,338 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,141 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 34,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,702 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,393 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,557 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 33,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,445 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,923 miles

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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E807 YDV is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 41,107 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 E807 YDV, 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 38 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 E807 YDV registered?

E807 YDV is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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