MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trim.
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F743 SHY is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F743 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F743 SHY registered?
F743 SHY is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 22 May 1989.
Is F743 SHY safe to buy?
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Does F743 SHY have outstanding finance?
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