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F432 TDU

1989 Austin Metro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,969 mi
Last recorded65,969 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF432 TDU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 30 Sep 2025 65,969 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Aug 2024 65,639 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,346 miles

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess All four (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 65,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected no damping effect . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected no damping effect (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected no damping effect . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,121 miles

oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension low will need pumping up soon

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,817 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,650 miles

brake pad warning light on and pads low

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2015 64,484 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,484 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,312 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight movement in both front seat back rest

Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight movement in both front seat back rest

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wash wipe not working

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,986 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pad warning light on

offside front inner brake pad look low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion nearside rear sill

suspension low

Pass 27 Aug 2011 63,740 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

both front seats have slight movement in back rest

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

lower steering column coupling breaking up

slight movement in both front seat back rests

Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

lower steering column coupling breaking up

slight movement in both front seat back rests

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,012 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wash/wipe not working

Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,681 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 62,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

various oil leaks on vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,138 miles

rear wash wipe not working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,138 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear washers & wiper not working

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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F432 TDU is a 1989 Austin Metro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F432 TDU, 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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F432 TDU is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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