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F139 RHG

1988 Austin Metro V/plas

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,241 mi
Last recorded60,241 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas41,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF139 RHG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 60,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 60,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 60,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,008 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f anti roll bar mount corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f anti roll bar mount corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 58,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 58,814 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 58,183 miles

offside font tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2008 58,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside font tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2007 57,599 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 57,582 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 55,948 miles

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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F139 RHG is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F139 RHG, 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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F139 RHG is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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