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F358 YAB

1988 MG Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,576 mi
Last recorded76,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 MG Metro51,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF358 YAB
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,576 miles

Both front top arm bump stops missing

Rear suspension pipes and front brake pipes showing sigs of corrosion

Signs of fuel leak in tank area however tank not leaking at time of test

Slight play in both front hyub/steering assemblies

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 76,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front suspension top arm bump stops missing

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

Rear suspension pipes corroding

Slight play in both front hub / steering assemblies

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,038 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 66,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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F358 YAB is a 1988 MG Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F358 YAB, 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 F358 YAB registered?

F358 YAB is a 1988 MG Metro, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F358 YAB safe to buy?

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