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F153 CDO

1988 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,289 mi
Last recorded24,289 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 CDO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,289 miles

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

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

both front doors inner skins corroded/holed

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,739 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 21,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F153 CDO is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 41,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F153 CDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F153 CDO registered?

F153 CDO is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F153 CDO safe to buy?

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