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F295 THP

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,185 mi
Last recorded59,185 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 THP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,185 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,416 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 57,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,621 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 56,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,837 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 53,896 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,345 miles

Both rear floors are becoming corroded at jacking points

Front track / anti roll bar outer bushes have movement

Fuel cap area is corroded

Headlamps are in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,116 miles

Both rear floor are becoming corroded at jacking points

Ns outer sill has become corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,334 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust to underside

Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,523 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,325 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,119 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 41,116 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front tyres wearing insides

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,762 miles

near side front jacking point sgowing signs of rust

oil leak from engine kw4

Fail 20 Oct 2006 40,762 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side front jacking point showing signs of rust

oil leak from engine kw4

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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F295 THP is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F295 THP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F295 THP registered?

F295 THP is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F295 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F295 THP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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