MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,883 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was F829 MBY registered?
F829 MBY is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 3 April 1989.
Is F829 MBY safe to buy?
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