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D434 CLH

1987 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD434 CLH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2010

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,000 miles

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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D434 CLH is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D434 CLH, 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 D434 CLH registered?

D434 CLH is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D434 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D434 CLH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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