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F691 DWA

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,606 mi
Last recorded27,606 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF691 DWA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,606 miles

rear suspension pipes coroded

Fail 20 May 2013 27,604 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension pipes coroded

Pass 25 May 2012 26,744 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 26,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,941 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,496 miles

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE AND SUSPENSION PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO SHOW SOME DETERIORATION ON THE SIDEWALL

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 22,007 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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F691 DWA is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F691 DWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F691 DWA is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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