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F247 KMA

1989 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,757 mi
Last recorded47,757 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF247 KMA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,757 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 47,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel filler heavil rusted bottom steering rubber mtg just starting to split exhaust corroded throughout all brake hose ferrals rusting inner brake discs lightly pitted

o/s wiper starting to smear front n0 plate cracked blister spots in outer sills front to rear brake pipe has been hard waxed hard to examine all under side seems rusting o s r inner sill heavily rusted and sill closing pannels fuel fille

osf tyre edges scrubed heavy rust with in 12" of rear seat belts nsr hand brake quadrent not moving as much as osr (os effic better than ns)

rear jacking points heavily rusted very slight play in osf steering tops of inner wings heavil rusted

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F247 KMA is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F247 KMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F247 KMA registered?

F247 KMA is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is F247 KMA safe to buy?

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