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F829 MBY

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,883 mi
Last recorded42,883 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF829 MBY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 42,883 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2008 42,883 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 38,886 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front valance corroding

nearside front tyre worn beyond legal limit on inner edge of tread

offside front driveshaft inner joint rubber boot torn

Fail 13 May 2006 34,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake slow to operate on nearside rear

offside front tyre worn beyond legal limit-devoid of tread -on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2006 34,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake slow to operate on nearside rear

offside front tyre worn beyond legal limit-devoid of tread -on inner edge

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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F829 MBY is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 F829 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F829 MBY registered?

F829 MBY is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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