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F807 RPJ

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,591 mi
Last recorded37,591 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF807 RPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,591 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside headlight reflectors starting to discolour

nearside and offside rear doors starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank filler pipe starting to corrode

nearside and offside headlight reflectors discolouring

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine damp with oil

nearside headlight glass chipped and reflector starting to discolour

Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,113 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F807 RPJ is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F807 RPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F807 RPJ registered?

F807 RPJ is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F807 RPJ safe to buy?

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