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F432 ENT

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF432 ENT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,081 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush in anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres have cracks on side walls due to age

Fail 19 Oct 2017 41,044 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres showing cracks on outer walls due to age

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,944 miles

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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F432 ENT is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F432 ENT, 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 F432 ENT registered?

F432 ENT is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F432 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F432 ENT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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