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F995 JAA

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,753 mi
Last recorded68,753 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF995 JAA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front floors rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2006 68,683 miles

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

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

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

several areas on vehicle have been undersealed as advised by garage so to protect bare panels that have lost protection against rust

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,683 miles

several areas on vehicle have been undersealed as advised by garage so to protect bare panels that have lost protection against rust

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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F995 JAA is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F995 JAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F995 JAA registered?

F995 JAA is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F995 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F995 JAA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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