MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coolant leaking
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
oil leak
sloght crossoin showing on front to rear underbody
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F982 OCF is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F982 OCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F982 OCF?
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What year was F982 OCF registered?
F982 OCF is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F982 OCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for F982 OCF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F982 OCF have outstanding finance?
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