MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
offside front wheelarch corroded
Offside front wheelarch starting to corrode
Movement in drivers seatback
Nearside rear bumper cable tied on
movement in front passenger seatback
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear bumper cable tied on
movement in front passenger seatback
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?
Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F445 XCW is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F445 XCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F445 XCW registered?
F445 XCW is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 28 March 1989.
Is F445 XCW safe to buy?
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