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F766 KTU

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,571 mi
Last recorded31,571 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF766 KTU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2023 31,571 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 31,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 31,024 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 31,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 28,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,478 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 28,478 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 27,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 26,357 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F766 KTU is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F766 KTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F766 KTU registered?

F766 KTU is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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