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F159 GUX

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,230 mi
Last recorded45,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 GUX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,230 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,768 miles

Near side front tyre tread worn unevenly

Side walls of both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in nearside front wing at lower end were sill fixes

floor pans patched and welded up

rear exhaust silencer slightly blowing

small rust hole in offside front wing at lower end

some corrosion in both rear suspension brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,406 miles

nearside wing corroded at lower end next to outer sill

offside wing rusty

some wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,560 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,900 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

some corrosion on o/s and n/s inner and outer sills

some corrosion to floor pan

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,521 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,314 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 41,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,139 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle suspension height slightly low

Fail 12 Dec 2006 41,136 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,886 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle suspension height slightly low

Fail 8 Dec 2005 40,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle suspension height slightly low

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F159 GUX is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F159 GUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F159 GUX is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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