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F690 AOE

1988 Austin Metro L Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,693 mi
Last recorded43,693 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 AOE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,693 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front lower arm rubbing on sub-frame at inner bush end.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 43,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 42,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 42,975 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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F690 AOE is a 1988 Austin Metro L Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F690 AOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F690 AOE registered?

F690 AOE is a 1988 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is F690 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F690 AOE shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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