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F133 GUF

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,153 mi
Last recorded48,153 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 GUF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,153 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension "ride" height "low"

Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,693 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 45,693 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 40,627 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 44,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise steering rack play

offside rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2006 42,870 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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F133 GUF is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F133 GUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F133 GUF registered?

F133 GUF is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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