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F594 XUY

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF594 XUY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 60,999 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 52,230 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 52,230 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 45,035 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 43,082 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 43,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 30,212 miles

advise brake pipes

exhaust slight blow rear box

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,092 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 30,090 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 30,080 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 30,075 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 299,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,634 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,400 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F594 XUY is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F594 XUY, 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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What year was F594 XUY registered?

F594 XUY is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 6 July 1989.

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