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F375 SPU

1989 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,522 mi
Last recorded60,522 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 SPU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,522 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage to tread outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2009 60,389 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has slight damage to tread outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,159 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,742 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 47,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,311 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,211 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F375 SPU is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F375 SPU, 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 F375 SPU registered?

F375 SPU is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F375 SPU safe to buy?

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