MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Near side front tyre tread worn unevenly
Side walls of both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
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
nearside wing corroded at lower end next to outer sill
offside wing rusty
some wear in both steering rack ends
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
some corrosion under vehicle
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
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
vehicle suspension height slightly low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
vehicle suspension height slightly low
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was F159 GUX registered?
F159 GUX is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 26 January 1989.
Is F159 GUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F159 GUX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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