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F162 TDU

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 TDU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2006 63,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,081 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 62,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 62,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F162 TDU is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F162 TDU, 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 F162 TDU registered?

F162 TDU is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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