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F986 LTW

1988 Austin Metro Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,840 mi
Last recorded18,840 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair42,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 LTW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 18,840 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,669 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 18,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,302 miles

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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F986 LTW is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F986 LTW, 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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How do I check the history of F986 LTW?

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What year was F986 LTW registered?

F986 LTW is a 1988 Austin Metro Mayfair, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F986 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F986 LTW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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