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F881 RWK

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,203 mi
Last recorded72,203 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 RWK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front wing slightly corroded

rear valence slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,025 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

rear valance corroded

slight corrosion to floor

Pass 19 Jan 2013 63,125 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 63,125 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,505 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,406 miles

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

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

front and rear ride heights low

Fail 13 Jan 2010 47,406 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear ride heights low

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,657 miles

fuel tank corroding

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front subframe mount areas corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear radius arm bush - play

rear subframe corroded

wiper nearside smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,042 miles

exhaust system corroded

front valance corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,494 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F881 RWK is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F881 RWK, 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 F881 RWK registered?

F881 RWK is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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