MOT Status
Mileage
50,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both seals corroded
engine oily
handbrake somes up high
near side c v gaiter perrishing
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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F874 TPL is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F874 TPL, 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 F874 TPL registered?
F874 TPL is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F874 TPL safe to buy?
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