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F199 WFX

1989 Austin Metro V/plas

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,569 mi
Last recorded47,569 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 WFX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,569 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,258 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,747 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,199 miles

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

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

Slight leak from rear silencer.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,195 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Slight leak from rear silencer.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,393 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,909 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,608 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 44,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,415 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,307 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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F199 WFX is a 1989 Austin Metro V/plas in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F199 WFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F199 WFX registered?

F199 WFX is a 1989 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F199 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F199 WFX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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