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D621 CLC

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,721 mi
Last recorded36,721 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD621 CLC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 36,721 miles

All hydraulic suspension pipes heavily corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Apr 2025 36,685 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All hydraulic suspension pipes heavily corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2024 36,214 miles

All hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,304 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 29,872 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,648 miles

under seal under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,135 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 27,537 miles

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

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Sep 2016 27,537 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,525 miles

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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D621 CLC is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D621 CLC, 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 D621 CLC registered?

D621 CLC is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 14 March 1987.

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