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D192 SAK

1987 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

47,285 mi
Last recorded47,285 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD192 SAK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,285 miles

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

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

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

underneath of car is generally rusty virtually all over

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,171 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 47,171 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,026 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 47,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both outersills and floor area rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,787 miles

heavely undersilled over welding

Fail 27 Jun 2006 46,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D192 SAK is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D192 SAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D192 SAK registered?

D192 SAK is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D192 SAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D192 SAK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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