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F149 JMV

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

35,247 mi
Last recorded35,247 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 JMV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,247 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 35,247 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,154 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 35,154 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 274,405 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 27,404 miles

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.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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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.

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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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