1987 Austin Metro L 1.3L Petrol · D364 JJT
1987 Austin Metro L (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1987. Recorded mileage 44,669 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO L
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D364 JJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 44,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D364 JJT Mileage History
- 02/05/202444,202 mi
- 03/05/202444,207 mi+5 mi
- 19/08/202544,384 mi+177 mi
- 12/08/202644,669 mi+285 mi
- 14/08/202644,669 mi
Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D364 JJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Metro L (D364 JJT) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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