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F76 XLJ

1989 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,822 mi
Last recorded34,822 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF76 XLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,822 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 34,822 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,697 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 34,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,583 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,049 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 33,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,261 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,951 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,518 miles

Corrosion starting n/s/f floor

Exhaaust is weak and has been repaired

Front wing repeaters are faded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,486 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,559 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,387 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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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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