MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
interior mirror not fitted
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
interior mirror not fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Exhaust System Rusted
Nearside Outer C.V Gaitor Perishing
Steering Column Rubber Coupling Perishing
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
previous underbody panelling repairs
slight grease discharge offside outer driveshaft gaiter
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
rust holes rear outer back panel
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
low efficiency nearside rear brake
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F442 SPA is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F442 SPA, 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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What year was F442 SPA registered?
F442 SPA is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 28 April 1989.
Is F442 SPA safe to buy?
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