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F920 GWL

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,169 mi
Last recorded125,169 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF920 GWL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2007 125,169 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body at fuel filler neck holed and corroded

boot floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

both front outer c.v. boots perished

both rear service brake efforts are low

engine oil leak

front bumper damaged

general bodywork corroded

offside rear outer door handle damaged

smell of fuel from outer filler neck

Pass 15 Mar 2006 115,871 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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F920 GWL is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 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 V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F920 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F920 GWL registered?

F920 GWL is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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