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F262 BNV

1989 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,788 mi
Last recorded39,788 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 BNV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,788 miles

Oil leak engine bay area ()

park brake warning light on dash and brake wear warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2017 39,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,421 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 39,421 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,329 miles

All ball joint boots perishing

Corrosion forming

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 39,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All ball joint boots perishing

Corrosion forming

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,159 miles

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

some corrosion at n/s sill

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,822 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,629 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,431 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,226 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,653 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 37,273 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,273 miles

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.

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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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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F262 BNV is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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