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F901 OOU

1988 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,329 mi
Last recorded56,329 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 OOU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre is badly perished, damaged on the sidewall and worn close to the limit.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 56,296 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre is badly perished, damaged on the sidewall and worn close to the limit.

Pass 22 Sep 2005 54,095 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Sep 2005 54,095 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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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F901 OOU is a 1988 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F901 OOU, 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 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F901 OOU?

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What year was F901 OOU registered?

F901 OOU is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F901 OOU safe to buy?

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