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F55 NJE

1988 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,096 mi
Last recorded44,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Auto36,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 NJE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,096 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside outer sill at front end is corroding

offside and nearside floor pans/inner sills are corroding and getting weak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,378 miles

Vehicle floor pan corroded at edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 42,412 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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F55 NJE is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F55 NJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of F55 NJE?

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What year was F55 NJE registered?

F55 NJE is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F55 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F55 NJE 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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