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F519 PDL

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,880 mi
Last recorded54,880 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF519 PDL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,580 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,580 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear arch corroderd

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F519 PDL is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 49,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F519 PDL, 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 37 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F519 PDL registered?

F519 PDL is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F519 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F519 PDL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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