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F280 JRC

1989 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,480 mi
Last recorded43,480 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 JRC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2007 43,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

o/s headlamp lens damaged

rear screen wiper blade split

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 May 2006 42,554 miles

rear tyres perishing †corrosion o/s/f inner wing †general corrosion to under side

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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F280 JRC is a 1989 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F280 JRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F280 JRC registered?

F280 JRC is a 1989 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 14 January 1989.

Is F280 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F280 JRC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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