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F212 DVR

1988 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,651 mi
Last recorded71,651 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro L43,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 DVR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,651 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,611 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2008 67,279 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F212 DVR is a 1988 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F212 DVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F212 DVR registered?

F212 DVR is a 1988 Austin Metro L, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F212 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F212 DVR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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