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F66 OHJ

1989 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,774 mi
Last recorded68,774 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 OHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2007 68,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot struts weak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,774 miles

boot struts weak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 67,968 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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F66 OHJ is a 1989 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F66 OHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F66 OHJ registered?

F66 OHJ is a 1989 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F66 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F66 OHJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F66 OHJ have outstanding finance?

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