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F839 XOJ

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,694 mi
Last recorded67,694 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF839 XOJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control to roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control to roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 67,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control to roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control to roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,464 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 67,458 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pies slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 67,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pies slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 67,010 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2017 66,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut around outer edge but no cords visable

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,741 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 61,142 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,128 miles

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

O/S/R light broken

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2005 49,974 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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F839 XOJ is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F839 XOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F839 XOJ registered?

F839 XOJ is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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