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F304 URW

1989 Austin Metro L

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

49,956 mi
Last recorded49,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 URW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,956 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 49,956 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,924 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front floor repaired from inside .

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,336 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 47,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front floor rusty welded of inside advise

rear valance rusty advise

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F304 URW is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F304 URW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F304 URW registered?

F304 URW is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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