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F527 KKK

1989 Austin Metro L

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,033 mi
Last recorded102,033 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 KKK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 102,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 92,347 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 May 2007 92,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hydro elastic suspension low

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 May 2007 92,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 86,841 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F527 KKK is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F527 KKK, 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 F527 KKK registered?

F527 KKK is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F527 KKK safe to buy?

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