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H824 DWS

1990 Austin Metro

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,780 mi
Last recorded82,780 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH824 DWS
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 82,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,739 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 73,739 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Outer sills corroding †3.o/s & n/s floor to sill corroding †4.Brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating) †5.Slight exhaust blow at rear joint

6.Slight play in o/s bottom ball joint †7.Slight oil leak on engine †8.Screw in n/s/r tyre †9.Front chassis corroding †10.Small chips in windscreen †11.n/s wiper blade split slightly †12.Brake pads not checked

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,996 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 67,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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H824 DWS is a 1990 Austin Metro in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H824 DWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H824 DWS registered?

H824 DWS is a 1990 Austin Metro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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