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D196 YDL

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

31,953 mi
Last recorded31,953 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 YDL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2007 31,953 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Hand brake travel is high

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,575 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 29,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion noted to offside front outer sill. Does not intrude into prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,052 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 28,052 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads appear low

N/S/F outer sill holed and corroded

N/S/R tyre worn very unevenly

Slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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D196 YDL is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 33,908 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D196 YDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D196 YDL is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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