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D477 SBM

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,400 mi
Last recorded9,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 SBM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 9,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 9,393 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 9,393 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 9,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 9,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 9,238 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 9,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2013 9,023 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 9,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,996 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,845 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 8,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,714 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,331 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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D477 SBM is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 30,779 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 D477 SBM, 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 39 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 D477 SBM registered?

D477 SBM is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D477 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D477 SBM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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