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F28 GWB

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 GWB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,692 miles

o/s fog light dull

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 59,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,867 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 58,867 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,838 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 57,836 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,206 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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F28 GWB is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 49,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F28 GWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F28 GWB registered?

F28 GWB is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F28 GWB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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