MOT Status
Mileage
58,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F913 VEL is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 F913 VEL, 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 F913 VEL registered?
F913 VEL is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 24 February 1989.
Is F913 VEL safe to buy?
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