MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
the floor panels are rusting and should be kept in check
brake pipes coverd by grease
oil leaks
slight damage to n s sill
under body corroded
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
varius oil leaks,exhaust rubber mountings perished and split,previus welding repairs carried out to sills and floor pans
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
oil leaks. fuel/brake and suspension pipes covered in grease. underbody corroded and covered in underseal.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of D555 TRC?
You can check the full history of D555 TRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for D555 TRC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D555 TRC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D555 TRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.