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F909 SFP

1989 Austin Metro City

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 SFP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2009 68,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,282 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,255 miles

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

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

nearside front wing corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2007 66,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F909 SFP is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 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 F909 SFP, 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 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F909 SFP registered?

F909 SFP is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 6 May 1989.

Is F909 SFP safe to buy?

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