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F847 VAJ

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,161 mi
Last recorded40,161 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF847 VAJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2014 40,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 35,816 miles

spare tyre not fitted

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

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

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 29 May 2009 32,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no spare tyre fitted

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 29 May 2009 32,426 miles

no spare tyre fitted

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 29 May 2008 29,141 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,206 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 28,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,867 miles

front suspension slightly low

nearside rear tyre aged and wearing low

slight oil leak at top of engine

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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F847 VAJ is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F847 VAJ, 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 F847 VAJ registered?

F847 VAJ is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F847 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F847 VAJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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