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F213 LPN

1989 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,983 mi
Last recorded53,983 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF213 LPN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,983 miles

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2009 53,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,810 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 52,810 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 51,787 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F213 LPN is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F213 LPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F213 LPN registered?

F213 LPN is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F213 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F213 LPN shows 6 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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