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D787 AJM

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,969 mi
Last recorded29,969 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD787 AJM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,969 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 29,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension low req- re -gas

Fail 7 Nov 2022 29,700 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension low, req re-gas

Pass 11 Nov 2021 29,538 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,692 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 21,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,998 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in the nearside steering rack end

Fail 13 Feb 2016 20,998 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in the nearside steering rack end

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,559 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,661 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 33,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,328 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 32,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,145 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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D787 AJM is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D787 AJM, 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 D787 AJM registered?

D787 AJM is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 2 June 1987.

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