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F209 XOB

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,538 mi
Last recorded32,538 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 XOB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,538 miles

N/S/F INNER ARCH CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/F INNER ARCH RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAME RUSTY

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTY

Fail 26 Feb 2009 32,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F INNER ARCH CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/F INNER ARCH RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAME RUSTY

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTY

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2006 31,012 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 31,012 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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F209 XOB is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F209 XOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F209 XOB registered?

F209 XOB is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F209 XOB safe to buy?

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