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F758 NBA

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,657 mi
Last recorded47,657 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF758 NBA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,657 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 47,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,644 miles

nearside front lower balljoint rubber split

nearside front tyre wearing low on both edges

offside front floor corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2011 46,643 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front lower balljoint rubber split

nearside front tyre wearing low on both edges

offside front floor corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,791 miles

Oil leak

rear valance corode also nearside door skin

Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,780 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear valance corode also nearside door skin

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front tyre low inside edge

previous repairs offside front floor

Fail 13 Nov 2009 44,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre low inside edge

previous repairs offside front floor

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,703 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,899 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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F758 NBA is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 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 Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F758 NBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F758 NBA registered?

F758 NBA is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 8 July 1989.

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