MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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