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F942 SRN

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,177 mi
Last recorded58,177 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF942 SRN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,177 miles

NOTICED O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE NOTICED FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED CORROSION NOTICED N/S/R WING EDGE

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,884 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 57,882 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,946 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 56,946 miles

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

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

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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F942 SRN is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F942 SRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F942 SRN registered?

F942 SRN is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F942 SRN safe to buy?

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