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D415 DSC

1987 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City X41,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD415 DSC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,910 miles

general corrosion to body and underside. nsf bumper end cap missing, no sharp edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 88,909 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 87,360 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ALL OVER VEHICLE MAND UNDERSIDE.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,891 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 83,036 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 81,276 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 81,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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D415 DSC is a 1987 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 41,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D415 DSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D415 DSC registered?

D415 DSC is a 1987 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 7 January 1987.

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