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F242 JPN

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,202 mi
Last recorded62,202 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 JPN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,202 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,202 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 57,150 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 56,096 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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F242 JPN is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F242 JPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F242 JPN registered?

F242 JPN is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 25 October 1988.

Is F242 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F242 JPN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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