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F105 PAC

1988 MG Metro Turbo

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,486 mi
Last recorded87,486 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 PAC
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,486 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/axle beams (2.4.G.2)

front inner wheel archs/wing panels corroded

n/s/f upper bulk head seam corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 86,182 miles

bodywork lacks luster

front brakes unbalanced

rear suspension set low

various temporary repairs to bodywork

Fail 1 May 2013 86,165 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

bodywork lacks luster

rear suspension set low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,824 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 84,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2006 78,585 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 78,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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F105 PAC is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 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 MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F105 PAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F105 PAC is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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