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F547 LVJ

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF547 LVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 121,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 119,449 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 119,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 114,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 108,230 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 100,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 104,460 miles

nearside front floor section slightly corroded

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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F547 LVJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F547 LVJ, 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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F547 LVJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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