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F346 EKO

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,771 mi
Last recorded52,771 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF346 EKO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,685 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 35,685 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,502 miles

Both front wiper blades torn at ends but still clearing screen

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 26,498 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front wiper blades torn at ends but still clearing screen

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,500 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

some splitting in n/s rear tyre.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 14,499 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

some splitting in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,138 miles

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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F346 EKO is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F346 EKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F346 EKO registered?

F346 EKO is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F346 EKO safe to buy?

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