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F691 DKR

1988 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,813 mi
Last recorded33,813 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Auto36,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF691 DKR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 33,813 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 33,812 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill/outrigger) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill/outrigger) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill) (5.2.6)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 33,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (wheelarch) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill/outrigger) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill/outrigger) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill) (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 33,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper corrosion inside wheel arch

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside corrosion in engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper corrosion inside wheel arch

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside corrosion in engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 32,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,671 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 32,659 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,050 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,068 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 30,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 28,927 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished on outside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,927 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on outside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,162 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,466 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 27,458 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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F691 DKR is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F691 DKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F691 DKR is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 20 October 1988.

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