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F303 JNK

1988 MG Metro Turbo

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,680 mi
Last recorded103,680 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 MG Metro Turbo70,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 JNK
MakeMG
ModelMetro Turbo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no rear seats fitted

slight play steering colunm

stone chips front screen

Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,607 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,695 miles

slight play in both front wheels

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 92,433 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/rear light lens cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Metro Turbo?

Based on 1,009 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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F303 JNK is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 70,907 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Metro Turbo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F303 JNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F303 JNK registered?

F303 JNK is a 1988 MG Metro Turbo, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F303 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F303 JNK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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