MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,538 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
fuel filler pipe excessively corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F688 VRW is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 F688 VRW, 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 F688 VRW registered?
F688 VRW is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 25 July 1989.
Is F688 VRW safe to buy?
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