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F960 NPD

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,502 mi
Last recorded32,502 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 NPD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,919 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 28,919 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

engine overheats on idle

Fail 29 Jun 2006 28,184 miles

Front valance corroding

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,184 miles

Front valance corroding

Rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre near limit

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mayfair?

Based on 800 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
509
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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F960 NPD is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F960 NPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F960 NPD registered?

F960 NPD is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 27 October 1988.

Is F960 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F960 NPD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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