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F275 LHO

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,502 mi
Last recorded69,502 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF275 LHO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 69,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion floor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear valance corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 69,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion floor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear valance corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 67,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,660 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 57,905 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2018 57,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 27 May 2017 57,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2016 56,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 56,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 56,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,818 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 50,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,697 miles

Large crack in windscreen outside swept area

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre deterioratedand showing chords but not sufficient for failure requirements

Fail 28 Apr 2008 44,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Large crack in windscreen outside swept area

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre deterioratedand showing chords but not sufficient for failure requirements

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 42,868 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F275 LHO is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F275 LHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F275 LHO is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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