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F626 NDL

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,755 mi
Last recorded23,755 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF626 NDL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 22,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2011 21,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

off side wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,391 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 20,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,734 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck corroded but no leaks visable at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,754 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 18,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advance corrosion to front valance

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,314 miles

advance corrosion to front valance

Pass 7 Sep 2005 18,118 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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F626 NDL is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F626 NDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F626 NDL is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 17 September 1988.

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