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F931 EKR

1989 Austin Metro City X

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,535 mi
Last recorded127,535 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF931 EKR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 127,535 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 124,128 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 124,128 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 120,317 miles

Oil leak

cannot open bonnet

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 9 Feb 2010 120,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

cannot open bonnet

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 17 Feb 2009 116,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 112,412 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 112,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 107,555 miles

Front bumper ill fitted in part.

Parking brake travel exceeds manufacturers original design specification.

Presenter offered option to re-site official stickers at front windscreen.

Tyre pressures appear low-change of roadwheel order recommended.

Engine performance at cold poor- hesitant/retarded type performance noted.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 103,525 miles

Damage noted to centre of nearside floor pan consistent with poor jacking.

Slightest play noted within component parts of offside front wheel bearings / hub.

Tyres to nearside front and offside rear are running under inflated.

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F931 EKR is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F931 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F931 EKR registered?

F931 EKR is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 11 February 1989.

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