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F324 TMP

1989 Austin Metro L

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,949 mi
Last recorded67,949 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 TMP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,949 miles

as original vt32

Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine running on

rear valance corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,942 miles

all rear steel brake pipes rusty

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

bumper insecure

nearside centre floor rusty

nearside front seat belt stalk stiff to release under pressure

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 29 Jun 2006 67,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear steel brake pipes rusty

both front tyres wearing inner edge

bumper insecure

nearside centre floor rusty

nearside front seat belt stalk stiff to release under pressure

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

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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F324 TMP is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F324 TMP, 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 F324 TMP registered?

F324 TMP is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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