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F884 XCL

1988 Austin Metro

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,750 mi
Last recorded49,750 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro43,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 XCL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,750 miles

extensive weld repairs to floor/chassis

Pass 4 Jun 2005 49,083 miles

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

welded repairs evident to n/s/r outer sill and floor. front floors corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2005 49,077 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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F884 XCL is a 1988 Austin Metro in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,416 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F884 XCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of F884 XCL?

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What year was F884 XCL registered?

F884 XCL is a 1988 Austin Metro, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F884 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F884 XCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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