MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Braking system leaking pipes going into both rear cylinder weeping (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
slight play at osf bearing / parts of braking and suspension cover in oil or grease
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?
Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F149 JMV is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F149 JMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F149 JMV registered?
F149 JMV is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 30 September 1988.
Is F149 JMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F149 JMV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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