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F889 PVS

1989 Austin Metro City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,155 mi
Last recorded64,155 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 PVS
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,155 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 64,155 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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F889 PVS is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F889 PVS, 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 37 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 F889 PVS registered?

F889 PVS is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F889 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F889 PVS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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