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F174 XAF

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,369 mi
Last recorded21,369 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 XAF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,369 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 21,368 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 11,527 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has slight deterioration/cracking

Fail 7 May 2013 11,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has slight deterioration/cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2012 5,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 5,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 5,158 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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F174 XAF is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F174 XAF, 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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What year was F174 XAF registered?

F174 XAF is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F174 XAF safe to buy?

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