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D318 AMV

1987 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,007 mi
Last recorded71,007 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 AMV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 71,007 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 68,522 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 68,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,336 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,294 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brakes not tested no pedal

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,868 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,867 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D318 AMV is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D318 AMV, 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 D318 AMV registered?

D318 AMV is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D318 AMV safe to buy?

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