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E921 DAR

1988 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,388 mi
Last recorded45,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE921 DAR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,388 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Both rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 45,092 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 44,927 miles

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

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

both front floor pans getting weak

rear brakes slightly uneven on application recommend they be checked

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,723 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,470 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,232 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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E921 DAR is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E921 DAR, 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 E921 DAR registered?

E921 DAR is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 10 February 1988.

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