MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four ball joints on front rubbers perrished
all four tyres perrished
chassis corroded
floors corroded
front compliance washers heavily worn
hand brake cable corroded
inner sills corroded
movement in steering
near side head damaged
off side rear wheel arch corroded
oil leaks
slight movement in near side front wheel bearing
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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F853 LGY is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F853 LGY, 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 F853 LGY registered?
F853 LGY is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 19 May 1989.
Is F853 LGY safe to buy?
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