MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play f/o/s hub †slight play rack+f/n/s top swivel †f/n/s track rod end cover split †steering shaft rubber coupling small splits †f/a/roll bar bushes need attention †rear centre section corroded †r/o/s+n/s floor boot small hole † † †orroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play f/o/s hub †slight play rack +f/n/s top swivel †f/n/s track rod end rubber cover split †steering shaft rubber coupling small splits †front anti roll bar bushes need attention †rear centre section corroded †r/o/s +n/s floor boot small hole
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
F884 XEL is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F884 XEL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F884 XEL?
You can check the full history of F884 XEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F884 XEL registered?
F884 XEL is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 23 March 1989.
Is F884 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F884 XEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F884 XEL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F884 XEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.