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F110 PHK

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,839 mi
Last recorded79,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2005
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF110 PHK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2005 79,839 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 79,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2005 79,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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F110 PHK is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 49,187 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 Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F110 PHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F110 PHK registered?

F110 PHK is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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