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F680 MLW

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,442 mi
Last recorded51,442 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 MLW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,442 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,156 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,785 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,122 miles

n/s/f inner d/shaft boot split

o/s/r sill corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,044 miles

advice suspension low o/s

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,545 miles

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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F680 MLW is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F680 MLW, 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 38 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 F680 MLW registered?

F680 MLW is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F680 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F680 MLW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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