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F742 ENC

1988 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,222 mi
Last recorded30,222 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 ENC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 30,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 27,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 24,618 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 23,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,599 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 23,599 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,502 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 23,502 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,450 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,242 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 23,242 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,941 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 22,425 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,941 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,834 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 20,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,368 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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F742 ENC is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F742 ENC, 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 38 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 F742 ENC registered?

F742 ENC is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F742 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F742 ENC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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