MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,847 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
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
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
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)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front floors sight corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?
Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is F256 PUY safe to buy?
The MOT history for F256 PUY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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