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F446 TPK

1989 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,976 mi
Last recorded87,976 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF446 TPK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,976 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OSR TYRE PERISHING ON TREAD

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 87,939 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,865 miles

COOLING FAN DOES NOT SEEM TO KICK IN,AND COOLANT WAS VERY LOW

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F446 TPK is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F446 TPK, 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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F446 TPK is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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