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D811 AGU

1987 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,233 mi
Last recorded36,233 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD811 AGU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,233 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,958 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,445 miles

front cross member corroding

nearside and offside iner sills corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,061 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 31,061 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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D811 AGU is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Green with a 998cc 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 D811 AGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D811 AGU registered?

D811 AGU is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D811 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D811 AGU 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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