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F254 EMW

1988 Austin Metro Gta

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,711 mi
Last recorded51,711 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 EMW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 51,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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F254 EMW is a 1988 Austin Metro Gta in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F254 EMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gta typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F254 EMW registered?

F254 EMW is a 1988 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 21 November 1988.

Is F254 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F254 EMW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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