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F944 YEX

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,911 mi
Last recorded53,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF944 YEX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corrosion in nearside front inner wing area but not considered structural/supportive

offside front and nearside front tyres worn bald on inside edge of tread

vehicle showing corrosion in various prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,580 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering lock faulty.

Suspension low.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,459 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,456 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,297 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,142 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 53,134 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 52,942 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 23 May 2008 52,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 52,774 miles

Hydrolastic suspension slightly low.

Pass 10 May 2006 52,576 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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F944 YEX is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F944 YEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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F944 YEX is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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