MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak engine bay area ()
park brake warning light on dash and brake wear warning light on
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corner sticking out (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance on rear brakes and park brake (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak engine bay area ()
park brake warning light on dash and brake wear warning light on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
All ball joint boots perishing
Corrosion forming
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All ball joint boots perishing
Corrosion forming
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some corrosion at n/s sill
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F262 BNV is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F262 BNV, 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 F262 BNV registered?
F262 BNV is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 March 1989.
Is F262 BNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F262 BNV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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