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F102 RNP

1988 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,642 mi
Last recorded51,642 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 RNP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,642 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,995 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 39,994 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,607 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 39,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,047 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F102 RNP is a 1988 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F102 RNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F102 RNP registered?

F102 RNP is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F102 RNP safe to buy?

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