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D321 WPK

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,557 mi
Last recorded34,557 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD321 WPK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 34,557 miles

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 20 May 2011 34,557 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 25 May 2010 33,908 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 33,334 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

OIL LEAK

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 22 May 2008 32,824 miles

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 30 May 2007 31,244 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 31,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 26 May 2006 30,038 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 30,038 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

OIL LEAK

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

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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D321 WPK is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D321 WPK, 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 D321 WPK registered?

D321 WPK is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D321 WPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D321 WPK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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