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F640 KNC

1989 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 KNC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,742 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 81,555 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,182 miles

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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F640 KNC is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F640 KNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F640 KNC registered?

F640 KNC is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F640 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F640 KNC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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