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F981 NYJ

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,515 mi
Last recorded54,515 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 NYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,515 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2009 50,065 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,379 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 28,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,554 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 27,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 27,388 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F981 NYJ is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White 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 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F981 NYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F981 NYJ registered?

F981 NYJ is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F981 NYJ safe to buy?

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