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F174 COG

1989 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,708 mi
Last recorded41,708 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 COG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 41,708 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

drivers door bottom badly corroded

engine leaking oil

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,445 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 41,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,221 miles

mark on front screen just outside aear

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 41,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,682 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 40,681 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,884 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,880 miles

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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F174 COG is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F174 COG, 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 F174 COG registered?

F174 COG is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F174 COG safe to buy?

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