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F290 TDX

1989 Austin Metro City X

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,715 mi
Last recorded64,715 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 TDX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,715 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 64,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,595 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 56,566 miles

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F290 TDX is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F290 TDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F290 TDX registered?

F290 TDX is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F290 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F290 TDX shows 4 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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