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F370 WUY

1989 Austin Metro City X

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF370 WUY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2007 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,660 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 71,513 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to floors to sills and floors

o/s door mirror loose

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to limits

offside suspension low

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F370 WUY is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F370 WUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F370 WUY registered?

F370 WUY is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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