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F119 JKM

1989 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,714 mi
Last recorded46,714 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF119 JKM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

clutch opperation poor

corrosion to both front inner sills

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear valance

offside rear and nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear hydrolic suspention pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

clutch opperation poor

corrosion to both front inner sills

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear valance

offside rear and nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear hydrolic suspention pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,631 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 41,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

drivers seat backrest slightly loose

exhaust smokey

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,925 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

vehicle bears some welded repair

Fail 22 Feb 2006 40,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

vehicle bears some welded repair

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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F119 JKM is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 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 F119 JKM, 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 37 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 F119 JKM registered?

F119 JKM is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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