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F159 LGW

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,550 mi
Last recorded29,550 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 LGW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,550 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 29,550 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,189 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 26,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,925 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 22,925 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,150 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE TREAD VERY LOW INNER EDGE

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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F159 LGW is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 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 L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F159 LGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F159 LGW registered?

F159 LGW is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is F159 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 LGW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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