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F135 OTR

1988 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,475 mi
Last recorded44,475 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Auto36,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF135 OTR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear valance corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2008 44,463 miles

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,456 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 37,456 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,174 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 28,174 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre in very poor condition

towing plate at rear < no ball fitted>

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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F135 OTR is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F135 OTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F135 OTR registered?

F135 OTR is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F135 OTR safe to buy?

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