MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D979 JLJ is a 1987 Austin Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 32,810 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D979 JLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of D979 JLJ?
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What year was D979 JLJ registered?
D979 JLJ is a 1987 Austin Metro, first registered on 28 May 1987.
Is D979 JLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for D979 JLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D979 JLJ have outstanding finance?
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