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F560 AOF

1988 Austin Metro Studio 2

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,766 mi
Last recorded40,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Studio 234,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 AOF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 40,766 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,778 miles

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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F560 AOF is a 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 34,421 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 F560 AOF, 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 38 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 F560 AOF registered?

F560 AOF is a 1988 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F560 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F560 AOF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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