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D527 FDH

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,258 mi
Last recorded10,258 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD527 FDH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 10,258 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all 4 tyres perished

slight corrosion to inner sills & floor pans and also subframe mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2013 10,090 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres slightly perished

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2013 10,071 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres slightly perished

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2012 9,797 miles

rear suspension sits slightly low

slight corroison to floors

Pass 4 Nov 2011 9,450 miles

Oil leak

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2011 9,436 miles

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

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 8,930 miles

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,762 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 8,502 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,240 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,136 miles

corrosion around offside rear side window

rear bumper marked on nearside

rear hatchback struts weak

some general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Nov 2005 8,010 miles

spare tyre flat

tailgate struts very soft

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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D527 FDH is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D527 FDH, 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 D527 FDH registered?

D527 FDH is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 2 December 1986.

Is D527 FDH safe to buy?

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