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E779 NMD

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,364 mi
Last recorded69,364 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE779 NMD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,364 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 69,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise - n/s front suspension pump up †slight corrosion to both rear inner sill sections

Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,981 miles

both front tyres are weraing on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2006 68,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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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E779 NMD is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E779 NMD, 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 E779 NMD registered?

E779 NMD is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E779 NMD safe to buy?

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