MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front front pannel corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed by rear subframe front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer/under sill holed at rear subframe front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear brakes not working (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front front pannel corroded
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chip in n/s headlight
o/s and n/s windscreen wiper blades split
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
chip in n/s headlight
o/s and n/s windscreen wiper blades split
slight oil leaks
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?
Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F249 HNJ is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F249 HNJ, 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 F249 HNJ registered?
F249 HNJ is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 26 August 1988.
Is F249 HNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F249 HNJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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