MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,327 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
can not open boot
offside rear lamp damaged
play in steering wheel
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Drivers seat not allowing access to rear seats
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
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F796 EGN is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F796 EGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F796 EGN registered?
F796 EGN is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 1 December 1988.
Is F796 EGN safe to buy?
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