MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,538 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of F209 XOB?
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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?
The MOT history for F209 XOB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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