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F912 TPD

1989 Austin Metro L

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,701 mi
Last recorded59,701 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF912 TPD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 59,701 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

offside rear tyre very perished

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 56,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 53,430 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 53,430 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F912 TPD is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F912 TPD, 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.

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What year was F912 TPD registered?

F912 TPD is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is F912 TPD safe to buy?

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