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D383 GWS

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

27,476 mi
Last recorded27,476 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD383 GWS
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2006 27,476 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror missing †rust on door steps †child seat fitted to nearside rear †inner sills suspect †rear arches rusty †rear inner sills rusty †floor to sills rusty †floors rusty †front cross member rusty †boot floor rusty †down pipe rusty †outer s

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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D383 GWS is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D383 GWS, 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 D383 GWS registered?

D383 GWS is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D383 GWS safe to buy?

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