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F746 EFK

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,825 mi
Last recorded53,825 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 EFK
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 53,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 53,043 miles

All tyres perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 52,595 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 52,595 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 52,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,884 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,980 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,974 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,623 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,602 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,557 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,718 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,426 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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F746 EFK is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F746 EFK, 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 F746 EFK registered?

F746 EFK is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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