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E715 HDD

1987 Austin Metro Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,288 mi
Last recorded11,288 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair30,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 HDD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 11,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 11,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 10,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 10,469 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 10,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 10,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 10,159 miles

slight damage on front number plate

Fail 19 May 2016 10,159 miles

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

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 18 May 2015 9,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,871 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 8,205 miles

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

surface cracking on rear tyres inner sidewall

Fail 3 May 2012 7,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 7,625 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 7,383 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 7,383 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 7,105 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 6,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 6,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 6,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 6,497 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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E715 HDD is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc 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 E715 HDD, 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 E715 HDD registered?

E715 HDD is a 1987 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E715 HDD safe to buy?

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