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D555 TRC

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 TRC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 65,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 65,235 miles

the floor panels are rusting and should be kept in check

Pass 22 May 2012 65,161 miles

brake pipes coverd by grease

oil leaks

slight damage to n s sill

under body corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 64,762 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 64,762 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage on wheel trims slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing oil on engine and g/box

Pass 26 May 2010 64,109 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2010 64,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 63,881 miles

varius oil leaks,exhaust rubber mountings perished and split,previus welding repairs carried out to sills and floor pans

Fail 28 May 2009 63,875 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

varius oil leaks,exhaust rubber mountings perished and split,previus welding repairs carried out to sills and floor pans

Pass 30 May 2008 63,843 miles

oil leaks. fuel/brake and suspension pipes covered in grease. underbody corroded and covered in underseal.

Pass 9 May 2007 63,680 miles

corrosion to outer sills †under body heavely under sealed †brake pipes heavely greased †previous welding repairs carried out †various oil leaks †corrosion to bottom of front door

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,566 miles

play in steering rack †suspension pipes corroded †corrosion to various bodypanels †underbody heavily corroded & previous welding repairs carried out

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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D555 TRC is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D555 TRC, 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 D555 TRC registered?

D555 TRC is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D555 TRC safe to buy?

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