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F254 SUT

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,527 mi
Last recorded64,527 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 SUT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2010 64,527 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in tyre but cords not exposed

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,527 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in tyre but cords not exposed

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,596 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 61,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 59,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 58,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides outer/sills rusted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,436 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F254 SUT is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F254 SUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F254 SUT registered?

F254 SUT is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F254 SUT safe to buy?

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