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F594 KWC

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,971 mi
Last recorded60,971 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF594 KWC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,971 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 60,968 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F594 KWC is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F594 KWC, 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 F594 KWC registered?

F594 KWC is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F594 KWC safe to buy?

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