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F133 LMW

1989 Austin Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro57,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 LMW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2005 73,015 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

bumper insecure

o/s/r outer sill holed outside prescribed area

passenger door corroding

suspension slightly low

Fail 4 Nov 2005 72,876 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

bumper not fixed near side

off side rear sill holed out side perscribed area

passangers door corroded with slight rough edges

suspention slightly low

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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F133 LMW is a 1989 Austin Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 57,489 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F133 LMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F133 LMW registered?

F133 LMW is a 1989 Austin Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F133 LMW safe to buy?

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