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F349 MCA

1989 Austin Unknown

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,718 mi
Last recorded25,718 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 MCA
MakeAustin
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 25,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 25,410 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 25,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 25,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 25,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 25,169 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,222 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 25,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,212 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Unknown?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
285
Miles/Year
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
brake recording little or no effort 4
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F349 MCA is a 1989 Austin Unknown in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Austin Unknown fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F349 MCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F349 MCA registered?

F349 MCA is a 1989 Austin Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F349 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F349 MCA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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