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F136 LVU

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,020 mi
Last recorded39,020 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 LVU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,020 miles

Both rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion

Floor pans have slight corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Rear valance has slight corrosion

Spare wheel missing

Fail 26 Mar 2019 39,020 miles

Both rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion

Floor pans have slight corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Rear valance has slight corrosion

Spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Mar 2019 39,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear suspension fluid pipes have slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pans have slight corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner sill at rear has slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Rear valance slightly corroded

Spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,408 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down-pipe joint (7.1.2)

Floor pans starting to corrode

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner sill at rear has slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 37,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,953 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 36,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,560 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,407 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,613 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,904 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre inner sidewall is perrished

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,490 miles

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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F136 LVU is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F136 LVU, 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 F136 LVU registered?

F136 LVU is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F136 LVU safe to buy?

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