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F637 AFL

1989 Austin Metro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,958 mi
Last recorded51,958 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF637 AFL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in near side front bottom arm ball joint.

slight play in near side front wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Apr 2007 51,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in near side front bottom ball joint.

slight play in near side front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 49,112 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 49,112 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

suspension low needs pumping back to correct height

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F637 AFL is a 1989 Austin Metro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F637 AFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F637 AFL registered?

F637 AFL is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 29 April 1989.

Is F637 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F637 AFL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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