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F239 STC

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,389 mi
Last recorded90,389 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF239 STC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,389 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,024 miles

bad oil leaks

front panel member corroded away

n/s/r tyre soon

Fail 29 Jul 2010 89,024 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leaks

front panel member corroded away

n/s/r tyre soon

Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,471 miles

n/s/r tyre soon

Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,471 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre soon

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,025 miles

Oil leak

front suspension level is down

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,335 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 84,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,395 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 82,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 80,502 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 80,498 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F239 STC is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F239 STC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F239 STC registered?

F239 STC is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F239 STC safe to buy?

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