MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
advise rear exhaust joint blowing †brake fluid on min level †o/s sill corroded
low effort n/s rear foot and hand brake
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?
Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F693 FWL is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F693 FWL, 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 F693 FWL registered?
F693 FWL is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 26 August 1988.
Is F693 FWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F693 FWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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