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F753 LGM

1988 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,761 mi
Last recorded14,761 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 LGM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 14,761 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 14,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2023 14,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 14,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 14,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 14,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2006 14,224 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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F753 LGM is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F753 LGM, 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 F753 LGM registered?

F753 LGM is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F753 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F753 LGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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