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F85 FAO

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,799 mi
Last recorded55,799 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 FAO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,799 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 55,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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F85 FAO is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 F85 FAO, 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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How do I check the history of F85 FAO?

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What year was F85 FAO registered?

F85 FAO is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F85 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F85 FAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F85 FAO have outstanding finance?

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