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D460 OJW

1987 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,911 mi
Last recorded44,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD460 OJW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2010 44,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills undersealed over repair unable to carrie out proper inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,817 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,803 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D460 OJW is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc 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 D460 OJW, 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 D460 OJW registered?

D460 OJW is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D460 OJW safe to buy?

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