MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s front wing very rusty
n/s handbrake cable sticking slightly
rear tyres worn uneven
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot floor and rear valance rusty
front and rear floor rusty
inner and outer sills rusty
n/s front wheelbearing slight play
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot floor and rear valance very rusty
front and rear floor rusty
inner and outer sills very rusty
n/s front wheel bearing slight play
n/s front wing very rusty
n/s handbrake cable sticking slightly
rear tyres worn uneven
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F497 TPB is a 1989 Austin Metro L in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F497 TPB, 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 F497 TPB registered?
F497 TPB is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F497 TPB safe to buy?
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