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F165 LVU

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

39,553 mi
Last recorded39,553 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 LVU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in nearside front headlamp

Fail 26 Feb 2016 39,402 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 33,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,999 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 33,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear valance corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2010 32,607 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 32,607 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,534 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 32,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 32,372 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 32,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,730 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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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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