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F990 TPH

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,531 mi
Last recorded43,531 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF990 TPH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 43,531 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,681 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 41,681 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,664 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 39,664 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Oct 2015 37,620 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight split to ns wiper

Fail 8 Oct 2014 34,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger front seat missing.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,578 miles

Passenger front seat missing.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,203 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 31,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust slightly knocking at rear

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,026 miles

exhaust baffles rattling in centre box

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,698 miles

N/S door mirror missing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight rattel exhaust box

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,180 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wing mirror broken

Fail 9 Oct 2009 27,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wing mirror broken

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,473 miles

nearsde door mirror cracked

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,473 miles

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

nearsde door mirror cracked

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 250,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,439 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 24,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F990 TPH is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F990 TPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F990 TPH registered?

F990 TPH is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F990 TPH safe to buy?

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