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F437 AOF

1988 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,014 mi
Last recorded58,014 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Studio 234,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 AOF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,014 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,194 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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F437 AOF is a 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 34,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F437 AOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F437 AOF registered?

F437 AOF is a 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F437 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F437 AOF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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