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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
corrosion in o/s/r boot floor area just over 30cm from rear displacer unit
How Reliable is the Austin Metro?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F160 MOD is a 1989 Austin Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 57,489 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F160 MOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of F160 MOD?
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What year was F160 MOD registered?
F160 MOD is a 1989 Austin Metro, first registered on 15 May 1989.
Is F160 MOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F160 MOD shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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