MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,531 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
clutch pedal rubber missing
clutch pedal rubber missing
slight split to ns wiper
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passenger front seat missing.
Passenger front seat missing.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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
exhaust baffles rattling in centre box
n/s mirror glass missing
N/S door mirror missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight rattel exhaust box
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front wing mirror broken
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
nearsde door mirror cracked
nearside headlamp cracked
Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
nearsde door mirror cracked
nearside headlamp cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for F990 TPH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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