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D285 WCF

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

668,458 mi
Last recorded668,458 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD285 WCF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 668,458 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 68,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 61,644 miles

rust to boot floor not in pascribed area

slight play in o/s track rod end

very little travel on n/s rear hand brake arm †brake works

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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D285 WCF is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D285 WCF, 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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What year was D285 WCF registered?

D285 WCF is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D285 WCF safe to buy?

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