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D958 TFM

1987 Austin Metro Auto

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,354 mi
Last recorded30,354 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Auto32,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD958 TFM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 30,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 30,067 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 30,058 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 29,580 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 27,955 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 27,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,531 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Centre box] (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front seat belt plastic casing missing but slill working.

Oil leak, but not excessive [Engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,386 miles

drivers seat belt buckle case missing but is still operative

oil leak

slight corrosion to drivers door

unable to inspect front brake due to wheel trims

Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 27,312 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,244 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

braker pipes coated with grease

engine overheating checked and topped up coolant

Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,240 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

brake pipe coated with white grease

revesing lights not working

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,181 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,172 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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D958 TFM is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 32,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D958 TFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D958 TFM is a 1987 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 2 April 1987.

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