MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear inner valance to inner wheel arch corroded
offside rear inner valance to inner wheel arch corroded
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
advise near side front tyre close to leagel limit
advise near side front brake pipe starting to corrode
advise off side front tyre close to legal limit
advise slight play in front anti roll bar bushs
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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F995 TPJ is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F995 TPJ, 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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How do I check the history of F995 TPJ?
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What year was F995 TPJ registered?
F995 TPJ is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 5 December 1989.
Is F995 TPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F995 TPJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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