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F365 SPA

1989 Austin Metro City

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,085 mi
Last recorded47,085 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF365 SPA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,085 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,079 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,249 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,249 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,267 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,265 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 41,911 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2005 34,848 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F365 SPA is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F365 SPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F365 SPA registered?

F365 SPA is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 11 July 1989.

Is F365 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F365 SPA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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