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F271 BUE

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,928 mi
Last recorded65,928 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 BUE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2006 65,928 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 65,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both floors corroded

both front wings corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded.Rear valance and panel holded and corroded

could not see front brake pads clearly

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2005 65,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot floor holed and corroded o/s.

both front wings holed and corroded.Both rear wheel arches corroded.

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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F271 BUE is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F271 BUE, 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 F271 BUE registered?

F271 BUE is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F271 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F271 BUE shows 3 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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