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F869 UVN

1989 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,984 mi
Last recorded26,984 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 UVN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,123 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 26,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,102 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 26,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,762 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,552 miles

nearside handbrake cable sticking

slight corrosion on floors to sills

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,236 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,422 miles

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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F869 UVN is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F869 UVN, 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 F869 UVN registered?

F869 UVN is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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