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D391 DTR

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,837 mi
Last recorded50,837 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 DTR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 50,837 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 50,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 36,656 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,656 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Aug 2006 30,324 miles

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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D391 DTR is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D391 DTR, 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 D391 DTR registered?

D391 DTR is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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