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F460 PUU

1988 Austin Metro Gs

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,921 mi
Last recorded147,921 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF460 PUU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 147,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 143,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 135,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 129,309 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 121,182 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 121,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 115,098 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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F460 PUU is a 1988 Austin Metro Gs in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F460 PUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F460 PUU registered?

F460 PUU is a 1988 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F460 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F460 PUU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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