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F231 AOF

1988 Austin Metro Studio 2

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,528 mi
Last recorded90,528 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Studio 234,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 AOF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2005 90,528 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 90,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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F231 AOF is a 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 34,421 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 Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F231 AOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F231 AOF registered?

F231 AOF is a 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F231 AOF safe to buy?

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