MOT Status
Mileage
81,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F747 OFJ is a 1989 Austin Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 57,489 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F747 OFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F747 OFJ registered?
F747 OFJ is a 1989 Austin Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F747 OFJ safe to buy?
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