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F160 RJH

1989 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,776 mi
Last recorded55,776 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 RJH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,776 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 55,776 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Both rear tyres perished and low

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Oil leak from engine

Rear bumper corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2005 52,781 miles

slight playt in steering column

stone damage to windscreen

wiper blades split

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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F160 RJH is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 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 F160 RJH, 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 37 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 F160 RJH registered?

F160 RJH is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F160 RJH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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