MOT Status
Mileage
65,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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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F712 CYC is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F712 CYC, 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 F712 CYC registered?
F712 CYC is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 26 August 1988.
Is F712 CYC safe to buy?
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