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F668 PTC

1988 Austin Metro Gs

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,969 mi
Last recorded60,969 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF668 PTC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 60,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

various metal brake pipes corroded †n/s/r tyre perished †

Pass 5 Nov 2005 57,275 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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F668 PTC is a 1988 Austin Metro Gs in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F668 PTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F668 PTC registered?

F668 PTC is a 1988 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 10 December 1988.

Is F668 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F668 PTC 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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