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D940 DPD

1987 Austin Metro L

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,673 mi
Last recorded24,673 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD940 DPD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,673 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 24,673 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 24,266 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 24,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

both front jacking points corroded

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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D940 DPD is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D940 DPD, 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 D940 DPD registered?

D940 DPD is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D940 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D940 DPD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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