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F668 MBY

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

59,732 mi
Last recorded59,732 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF668 MBY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear boot floor holed

Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear boot floor holed

Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,646 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 54,621 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (underwing) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2012 54,531 miles

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

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

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

Near side front brake disc has slight judder

Near side rear tyre weathered

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 54,531 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake disc has slight judder

nearside rear tyre weathered

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,098 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 45,094 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,989 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 43,495 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 43,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,782 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 42,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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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F668 MBY is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F668 MBY, 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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F668 MBY is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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