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F866 UVC

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,890 mi
Last recorded50,890 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF866 UVC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,890 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2008 50,890 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,514 miles

corrosion to o/s/rear inner wheel arch

welding repairs undertaken

Fail 2 Oct 2007 50,510 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to o/s/rear inner wheel arch

welding repairs undertaken

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,224 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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F866 UVC is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 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 Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F866 UVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F866 UVC registered?

F866 UVC is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F866 UVC safe to buy?

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