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D24 GTR

1987 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

31,883 mi
Last recorded31,883 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 GTR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2008 31,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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)

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

n/s head light glass has hole in noy effecting beam pattern

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 23 May 2007 30,832 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 30,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion in offside front sill(not within prescribed area)

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2006 30,241 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 30,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

CORROSION IN N/S/FRONT FOOT WELL.

EXTENSIVE BODY DAMAGE TO THE O/SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

FRONT N/PLATE CRACKED.

N/SIDE H/LIGHT CRACKED.

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

O/SIDE SILL PANEL CORRODED.

Offside Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING RACK.

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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D24 GTR is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D24 GTR, 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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What year was D24 GTR registered?

D24 GTR is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 9 July 1987.

Is D24 GTR safe to buy?

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