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F382 MNM

1989 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,841 mi
Last recorded37,841 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF382 MNM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2010 37,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both sill too floor panels weak

n/s/rear inner sill rusting

o/s outer sill weak

o/s/front wing arch rusting

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,841 miles

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

both sill too floor panels weak

n/s/rear inner sill rusting

o/s outer sill weak

o/s/front wing arch rusting

Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,835 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s outer sill weak and corroded at front

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f outer sill getting weak

Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,261 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f outer sill getting weak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 358,419 miles

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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F382 MNM is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F382 MNM, 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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F382 MNM is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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