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F40 JGW

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,842 mi
Last recorded48,842 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 JGW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,842 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 48,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,450 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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F40 JGW is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F40 JGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F40 JGW registered?

F40 JGW is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F40 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F40 JGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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