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F711 UMP

1989 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,382 mi
Last recorded58,382 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF711 UMP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,382 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to outer sills rear

Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,627 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 55,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,079 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 54,562 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,951 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,371 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F711 UMP is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F711 UMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F711 UMP registered?

F711 UMP is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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