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D114 OWN

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,145 mi
Last recorded19,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD114 OWN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 19,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor By Suspension Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Reversing Lights Staying On

Pass 4 Feb 2019 18,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 18,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 16,141 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 16,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,120 miles

Floor pan corroded N/S and O/S centre.

N/S front bodywork damage and corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S rear wheel arch corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bodywork panel holed and corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 16,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front bodywork damage.

N/S sill repaired and corroded.

O/S rear wheel arch corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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D114 OWN is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D114 OWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D114 OWN is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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