MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
crack in nearside front headlamp
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
crack in nearside front headlamp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
hole in nearside rear boot floor outwith 30cms zone
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear valance corroded not in prescribed area
All tyres have slight cracking on side walls
Both front wheel bearing have slight play in them
Both rear tyres slightly flated on treaded area
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge and has a small cut on it's treaded area but not showing cords
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
All tyres have slight cracking on side walls
Both front wheel bearing have slight play in them
Both rear tyres slightly flated on treaded area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge and has a small cut on it's treaded area but not showing cords
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
All four tyres cracking and perrished but not exposing the cords
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All four tyres cracking and perrished but not exposing the cords
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside front suspention getting slightly low
Rear bumper insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyres cracking but not exposing cords
fuel filler cap seal cracking but not inside sealing contact area
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyres cracking but not exposing cords
fuel filler cap seal cracking but not inside sealing contact area
All four tyre sidewalls cracking but not showing canvas structure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front screen washer performance poor but providing enough fluid to clear the windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear bumper loose but not causing a danger to pedestrians
All four tyre sidewalls cracking but not showing canvas structure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front screen washer performance poor but providing enough fluid to clear the windscreen
Oil leak
Rear bumper loose but not causing a danger to pedestrians
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F165 LVU is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F165 LVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F165 LVU is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 2 May 1989.
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