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F763 WAF

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,888 mi
Last recorded78,888 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF763 WAF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,888 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,379 miles

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine oil leak

Front & rear wheels protruding from arches

O/s/f seat back catch worn

Play in steering rack

Vehicle sitting low on n/s/f suspension

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine oil leak

Front & rear wheels protruding from arches

O/s/f seat back catch worn

Play in steering rack

Vehicle sitting low on n/s/f suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,612 miles

Battery insecure

Play in steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2012 71,612 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,167 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

front brakes slightly unbalanced

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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F763 WAF is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F763 WAF, 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 F763 WAF registered?

F763 WAF is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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