MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,822 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All tyres are 18 years old or more
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All tyres are 18 years old or more
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion starting n/s/f floor
Exhaaust is weak and has been repaired
Front wing repeaters are faded
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F76 XLJ is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 F76 XLJ, 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 F76 XLJ registered?
F76 XLJ is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 19 April 1989.
Is F76 XLJ safe to buy?
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