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F927 RPU

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,008 mi
Last recorded51,008 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF927 RPU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,008 miles

ex held on by wire

Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

ex held on with wire

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,494 miles

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

ex systom banging on body

o/s front floor weak due to rust

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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F927 RPU is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F927 RPU, 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 F927 RPU registered?

F927 RPU is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F927 RPU safe to buy?

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