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D870 NWT

1987 Austin Metro L

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,348 mi
Last recorded37,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD870 NWT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,348 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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D870 NWT is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D870 NWT, 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 D870 NWT registered?

D870 NWT is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 6 July 1987.

Is D870 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D870 NWT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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