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F422 HHR

1989 Austin Metro

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,018 mi
Last recorded62,018 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro57,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF422 HHR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2006 62,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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F422 HHR is a 1989 Austin Metro in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 57,489 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F422 HHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F422 HHR registered?

F422 HHR is a 1989 Austin Metro, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F422 HHR safe to buy?

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