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F292 AJK

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,308 mi
Last recorded37,308 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 AJK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,308 miles

Oil leak

Some corrosion to rear inner wheelarches and floorpan

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,318 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,578 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,084 miles

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

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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F292 AJK is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F292 AJK, 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 38 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 F292 AJK registered?

F292 AJK is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F292 AJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F292 AJK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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