MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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(noise) wear/possible damage to steering system (recommend further attention)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
slight corrosion both front floors
suspension ride height recommend attention
(noise) wear/possible damage to steering system (recommend further attention)
slight corrosion both front floors
suspension ride height recommend attention
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
evidence of dampness at fuel tank area
steering column/sterring system requires attention
steering flector in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coolent leak from water pump area, very little anti freeze content
evidence of dampness at fuel tank area
steering coloumn/steering system requires attention
steering flector in poor condition
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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F172 NPA is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 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 F172 NPA, 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 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F172 NPA registered?
F172 NPA is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 16 August 1988.
Is F172 NPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F172 NPA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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