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F667 TOT

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,923 mi
Last recorded28,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF667 TOT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,923 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play detected in the o/s/front wheel bearing.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 28,923 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/rear back plate damp.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 28,445 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 31 May 2006 27,902 miles

Driverside rear tyre perished

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

Passegerside front tyre perished

Passengerside rear tyre perished

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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F667 TOT is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F667 TOT, 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 F667 TOT registered?

F667 TOT is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 29 June 1989.

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