MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal spongy
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal spongy
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F217 HLG is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 F217 HLG, 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 37 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 F217 HLG registered?
F217 HLG is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 5 April 1989.
Is F217 HLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for F217 HLG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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