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D967 TDM

1987 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,969 mi
Last recorded48,969 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD967 TDM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2016 48,969 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has noise from water pump area

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear inner sill slight corrosion

nearside steering rack slight freeplay

offside and nearside outter sills slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing both edges and perishing to tread

offside rear inner arch corroded not holed within 30cm of subframe mount

offside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,880 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox has oil leaks

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front tyre has cracks in walls and tread

offside rear inner sill heavely corroded but not holed

water pump noisey

Fail 10 Aug 2012 48,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox has oil leaks

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front tyre has cracks in walls and tread

offside rear inner sill heavely corroded but not holed

water pump noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,769 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread

offside front inner wing corroded

slight wear in nearside steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,769 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread

offside front inner wing corroded

slight wear in nearside steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear inner wing around subframe mount corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offsde front outter wing corroded

offside front tyre has cracks in walls

offside rear inner wing around subframe mount corroded

slight split in nearside wiper blade

Fail 24 Jun 2010 48,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner wings corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre has cracks in walls

offside front wing corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,198 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 46,345 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 46,343 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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D967 TDM is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D967 TDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D967 TDM is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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