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F664 BKN

1988 Austin Metro Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,851 mi
Last recorded11,851 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Auto36,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF664 BKN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 11,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,101 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 11,101 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 10,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,818 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,627 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 9,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 9,287 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,943 miles

corrosion to front panel outside of perscribed areas

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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F664 BKN is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F664 BKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F664 BKN is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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