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ExpiredMileage
52,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
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F198 LYJ is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 F198 LYJ, 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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How do I check the history of F198 LYJ?
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What year was F198 LYJ registered?
F198 LYJ is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 5 May 1989.
Is F198 LYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F198 LYJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F198 LYJ have outstanding finance?
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