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F500 AOF

1988 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,586 mi
Last recorded36,586 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Studio 234,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 AOF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,586 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,582 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,205 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 34,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 32,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,631 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 31,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 28,901 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight cracking in side walls.

N/s/r service and parking brakes slightly low on efficiency.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,995 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 26,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 May 2010 23,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2009 20,196 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 20,092 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2008 19,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,867 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 19,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 19,783 miles

n/s/f floor becoming weak to corrosion

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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F500 AOF is a 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 34,421 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 Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F500 AOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F500 AOF is a 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 16 December 1988.

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