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D299 NOH

1987 Austin Metro V/plas

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,158 mi
Last recorded15,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas32,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 NOH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 15,158 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 15,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 15,112 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 14,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,024 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 14,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 13,969 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 13,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 13,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,467 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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D299 NOH is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 32,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D299 NOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D299 NOH registered?

D299 NOH is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D299 NOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D299 NOH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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