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F536 TEH

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,955 mi
Last recorded69,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 TEH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 69,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,447 miles

suspension low

Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,447 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspension low

Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,951 miles

Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes into flexys slightly corroded

suspension low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,987 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 66,172 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 66,172 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F536 TEH is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F536 TEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F536 TEH registered?

F536 TEH is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F536 TEH safe to buy?

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