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D785 RGJ

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,223 mi
Last recorded46,223 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD785 RGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 46,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor-pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor-pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,618 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,173 miles

n/s/r rear arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front side is corroded -not in a subscribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f wing has slight corosion

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,847 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 35,819 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,660 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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D785 RGJ is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D785 RGJ, 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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D785 RGJ is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 15 January 1987.

Is D785 RGJ safe to buy?

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