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F561 JNK

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,276 mi
Last recorded44,276 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 JNK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,276 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 39,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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F561 JNK is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F561 JNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F561 JNK registered?

F561 JNK is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F561 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F561 JNK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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