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F113 SBK

1989 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,998 mi
Last recorded18,998 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF113 SBK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,998 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,419 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 15,419 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,138 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 15,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,354 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking up

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F113 SBK is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F113 SBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F113 SBK registered?

F113 SBK is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F113 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F113 SBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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