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F827 LBW

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,676 mi
Last recorded94,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF827 LBW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,676 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 94,676 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 91,395 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 91,395 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 90,650 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 90,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,992 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 89,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F827 LBW is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F827 LBW, 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 F827 LBW registered?

F827 LBW is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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