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F728 TMU

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF728 TMU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 94,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,095 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 93,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 91,715 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 91,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,424 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 80,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 66,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2005 66,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F728 TMU is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F728 TMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F728 TMU is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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