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F304 EUX

1989 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,189 mi
Last recorded57,189 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 EUX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 56,513 miles

Corrosion in boot floor.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake near end of travel.

N/S/R Tyre deteriorated.

Steering coupling starting to split.

Suspension low.

Fail 13 Jun 2009 56,513 miles

Handbrake near end of travel.

N/S/R Tyre deteriorated.

Corrosion in boot floor.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering coupling starting to split.

Suspension low.

Pass 20 May 2008 55,733 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,055 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 54,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 53,256 miles

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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F304 EUX is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F304 EUX, 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 F304 EUX registered?

F304 EUX is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is F304 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F304 EUX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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