MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F356 URP is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F356 URP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F356 URP registered?
F356 URP is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 21 October 1988.
Is F356 URP safe to buy?
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