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F343 CKW

1988 MG Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF343 CKW
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,694 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 48,039 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 48,039 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Metro?

Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 166
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F343 CKW is a 1988 MG Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F343 CKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F343 CKW registered?

F343 CKW is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F343 CKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F343 CKW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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