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D603 VCK

1986 Austin Metro Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,163 mi
Last recorded56,163 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair33,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD603 VCK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear valance corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,030 miles

Oil leak

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner sills starting to corrode

rear seats removed

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,410 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 50,400 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front no. plate slight damage

offside sill poor condition, corroding

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both inner wing have been shult'z possible repair to these area's

rear valance corroded and holed

Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both inner wing have been shult'z possible repair to these area's

rear valance corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2008 45,500 miles

co on max limit 3.50%

front no plate poor condition

nearside and offside sills poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 11 May 2007 44,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 42,972 miles

no seats fitted in rear of vechile

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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D603 VCK is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair in White with a 998cc 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 D603 VCK, 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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D603 VCK is a 1986 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 19 December 1986.

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