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F386 VBV

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,675 mi
Last recorded101,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF386 VBV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2009 101,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 90,724 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 88,882 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F386 VBV is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F386 VBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F386 VBV registered?

F386 VBV is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F386 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F386 VBV shows 4 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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