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F888 RNR

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,290 mi
Last recorded17,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 RNR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,290 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 17,290 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 16,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 16,996 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,707 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 16,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,242 miles

suspension low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,686 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 15,686 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres starting to crack

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,264 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,168 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 12,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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F888 RNR is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F888 RNR, 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 F888 RNR registered?

F888 RNR is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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