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A448 DJM

1990 Austin Metro

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,308 mi
Last recorded33,308 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 DJM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 33,308 miles

front panel poor condition

offside and near side front wing poor condition inner side

offside rear boot floor poor condition

Fail 12 May 2009 33,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front panel poor condition

offside and near side front wing poor condition inner side

offside rear boot floor poor condition

Pass 1 May 2008 32,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,637 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 31,992 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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A448 DJM is a 1990 Austin Metro in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A448 DJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A448 DJM registered?

A448 DJM is a 1990 Austin Metro, first registered on 8 June 1990.

Is A448 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A448 DJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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