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F912 NPC

1988 Austin Metro Gs

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF912 NPC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear wheel feels rough when rotated

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,483 miles

nearside rear wheel feels rough when rotated

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2007 77,688 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 77,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

offside wiper blade split

rear bumper loose

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2005 70,772 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 70,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/rear brake slow to react

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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F912 NPC is a 1988 Austin Metro Gs in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F912 NPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F912 NPC registered?

F912 NPC is a 1988 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F912 NPC safe to buy?

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