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F25 URW

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,789 mi
Last recorded54,789 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 URW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,789 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,284 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats folded down

varius oints of corrsion in floor arears , appear to be welded inside

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats folded down

varius oints of corrsion in floor arears , appear to be welded inside

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,944 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,105 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,349 miles

Slight corostion by inner rear sills where subframe mtg's are.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,032 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,023 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 48,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,550 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 48,544 miles

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r. jacking point damaged.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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F25 URW is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F25 URW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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F25 URW is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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