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F364 WON

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,808 mi
Last recorded53,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF364 WON
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,808 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 53,808 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play steering rack n/s, but serviceable.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,750 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 53,750 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f headlamp panel corroded, but not causing concern.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,695 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,430 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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F364 WON is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F364 WON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F364 WON registered?

F364 WON is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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