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F441 TRW

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,841 mi
Last recorded48,841 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF441 TRW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,841 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,432 miles

sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,887 miles

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

floor starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,502 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil filter rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil filter starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,036 miles

oil filter starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,632 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,475 miles

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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F441 TRW is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F441 TRW, 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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What year was F441 TRW registered?

F441 TRW is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F441 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F441 TRW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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