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F425 KKL

1989 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,748 mi
Last recorded52,748 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 KKL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 52,748 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 48,909 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,211 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 48,211 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 48,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 47,951 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front seat back borderline pass due to secutity

early signs of corrosion both front inner wings

o/s suspension slightly low

surface corrosion rear subframe & o/s sill

Fail 9 May 2008 47,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

both front seat back borderline pass due to secutity

early signs of corrosion both front inner wings

o/s suspension slightly low

surface corrosion rear subframe & o/s sill

Pass 24 May 2007 47,865 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly insecure in forward position

n/s/f seat back slightly insecure/loose

surface corrosio to o/s outer sill area

surface corrosion to o/s flooring area by jacking point

surface corrosion to o/s inner sill area

Fail 18 May 2007 47,865 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly insecure in forward position

n/s/f seat back slightly insecure/loose

surface corrosion to o/s flooring area by jacking point

surface corrosion to o/s inner sill area

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill area

Fail 13 May 2006 47,819 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

both front seats slightly lose in runners

brake pedal rubber has been swappped with clutch pedal rubber, cluth pedal rubber worn

oil leak

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion to o/s floor area

surface corrosion to o/s inner sill areas suspect repair to n/s outer sill

Pass 13 May 2006 47,819 miles

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

both front seats slightly lose in runners

brake pedal rubber has been swappped with clutch pedal rubber, cluth pedal rubber worn

oil leak

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion to o/s floor area

surface corrosion to o/s inner sill areas suspect repair to n/s outer sill

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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F425 KKL is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F425 KKL, 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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F425 KKL is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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