MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
cooling system overheating/pressureising
suspension low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
cooling system overheating/pressureising
suspension low
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wall becoming perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wall becoming perished
front suspension a little low
Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS
front suspension a little low
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
surface cracking at nearside rear tyre sidewall
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
surface cracking at nearside rear tyre sidewall
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front nearside suspension operation stiff
some corrosion in offside centre floor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front nearside suspension operation stiff
some corrosion in offside centre floor
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?
Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F731 MAA is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 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 L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F731 MAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F731 MAA registered?
F731 MAA is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 29 March 1989.
Is F731 MAA safe to buy?
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