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F939 UAC

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,287 mi
Last recorded35,287 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF939 UAC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,287 miles

Oil leak

unable to clearly see front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,624 miles

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

unable to clearly see front brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,013 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 34,011 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 33,964 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,890 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 31,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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F939 UAC is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F939 UAC, 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 F939 UAC registered?

F939 UAC is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F939 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F939 UAC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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