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D700 DWK

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,064 mi
Last recorded24,064 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD700 DWK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 24,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 24,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 24,007 miles

Exhaust silencer blowing

Pass 22 Dec 2022 23,967 miles

Exhaust silencer blowing.

Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,826 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades starting to split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,779 miles

Petrol cap seal perished

Fail 31 Jan 2019 23,769 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 23,760 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,192 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,804 miles

pannel below osf head lamp corroded

rear exhaust rubber perished

small hole in osf floor

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,731 miles

small hole in offside front floor

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,650 miles

small hole in osf floor

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,410 miles

Small hole in o/s/f floor

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,217 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,982 miles

Small hole in o/s/f floor

Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,664 miles

Small hole in o/s/f floor

Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,096 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls old and splitting

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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D700 DWK is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D700 DWK, 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 D700 DWK registered?

D700 DWK is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 7 January 1987.

Is D700 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D700 DWK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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