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D92 ERE

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,470 mi
Last recorded49,470 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD92 ERE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,470 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,463 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 49,418 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,401 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 49,392 miles

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 49,340 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 49,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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D92 ERE is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D92 ERE, 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 D92 ERE registered?

D92 ERE is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D92 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D92 ERE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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