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F375 SJM

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,387 mi
Last recorded78,387 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 SJM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2007 78,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to offside front fllorpan,welding repairs been made

slight movement to radius arms

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F375 SJM is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F375 SJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F375 SJM registered?

F375 SJM is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F375 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F375 SJM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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