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D339 HEL

1987 Austin Metro V/plas

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,678 mi
Last recorded31,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro V/plas32,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD339 HEL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,678 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

drivers door mirror insecure

rear valance corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2016 31,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres cracking

drivers door mirror insecure

rear valance corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SUSPENSION LOW

Fail 20 Jan 2015 31,603 miles

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,425 miles

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

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

RUST FUEL FILLER PIPE

RUST O/S/F STEP SILL

SUSPENSION LOW

Fail 22 Jan 2014 31,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

RUST FUEL FILLER PIPE

RUST O/S/F STEP SILL

SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,382 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Some corrosion on sills and floor pan.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 31,375 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Some corrosion on sills and floor pan.

Vacuum advance pipe split.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,113 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S AND N/S DOOR MIRRORS POOR

Fail 18 Jan 2012 31,113 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S AND N/S DOOR MIRRORS POOR

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,876 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 30,876 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,022 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 30,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,465 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 29,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,027 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,450 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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D339 HEL is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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 D339 HEL, 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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D339 HEL is a 1987 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D339 HEL safe to buy?

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