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F256 PUY

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,847 mi
Last recorded37,847 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF256 PUY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 37,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 4 Dec 2013 37,449 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,930 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,496 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,997 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,697 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,077 miles

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

both front floors sight corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,581 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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F256 PUY is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F256 PUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F256 PUY registered?

F256 PUY is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 28 August 1988.

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