MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?
Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F731 LFC is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 49,187 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 Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F731 LFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F731 LFC registered?
F731 LFC is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 29 March 1989.
Is F731 LFC safe to buy?
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