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F947 OHV

1988 Austin Metro Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,411 mi
Last recorded25,411 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Auto36,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF947 OHV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,405 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 24,405 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 23,150 miles

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

o/s& n/s/f tyres just above 1.6m

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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F947 OHV is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 36,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F947 OHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F947 OHV registered?

F947 OHV is a 1988 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F947 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F947 OHV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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